UK, Israel trade barbs over London's possible Judea and Samaria sanctions
Ejecting representatives of the U.K. or of other countries from the U.S.-led International Gaza Support Center in the southern Israeli city of Kiryat Gat would undermine efforts to improve Gaza’s future, the British embassy in Israel tweeted on Friday.Reports emerged over the past week that Israel was planning to evict British personnel from the multinational hub, which is meant to oversee post-war Gaza stabilization efforts. The Israeli plans come in response to the British government’s intention to impose “robust” sanctions targeting Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria, in connection with Israel’s planned development of the E1 area in Ma’aleh Adumim, east of Jerusalem.“The U.K. is committed to the implementation of the 20-Point Plan in Gaza and playing our part in improving the situation on the ground, at the request of the United States and the Board of Peace,” the embassy added, referring to the original Trump administration’s peace plan for…
Israel and the UK are engaged in a diplomatic dispute over potential British sanctions targeting Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria. Reports indicate Israel plans to evict British personnel from the U.S.-led International Gaza Support Center (IGSC) in Kiryat Gat in response to the UK's intention to impose "robust" sanctions related to Israel's development plans in the E1 area near Ma'aleh Adumim. The British embassy in Israel stated that removing UK representatives would "undermine the 20-Point Plan in Gaza" and efforts to improve the situation.
- Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar confirmed the eviction of Dutch representatives from the IGSC due to a new Dutch law banning trade with products from Judea and Samaria, eastern Jerusalem, and the Golan Heights.
- A source indicated that new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham seeks a stronger stance on Israel, potentially implementing a trade ban and individual sanctions.
- Over 140 Labour MPs called for expanded sanctions on Israel, stating, "We believe ending trade with settlements is a vital next step."
- However, Labour Friends of Israel warned against broad sanctions, arguing they could harm all Israeli businesses, weaken Israeli opposition parties, and negatively impact the Palestinian Authority economy.
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