Israel Closes UK Consulate in Jerusalem Following Settlement Sanctions Row

Israel's foreign minister says it is closing British consulate in East Jerusalem - Reuters

Israel's foreign minister says it is closing British consulate in East Jerusalem  Reuters

UAE warned Netanyahu of major Hamas operation days before Oct. 7 attack, news report says - AP News

UAE warned Netanyahu of major Hamas operation days before Oct. 7 attack, news report says  AP News

UK announces sanctions on West Bank settlements prompting furious Israeli response

The foreign secretary accuses settlers of carrying out the "ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians, as France and Canada also launch sanctions.

US Targets Iran’s Airlines as New Sanctions Push Continues

The US took action against dozens of firms supporting Iran’s aviation sector on Tuesday, as part of a new sanctions effort from the Trump administration that hasn’t appeared to have much impact on Tehran’s main trading partners.

By Yash Roy

To safeguard Israel’s future, the UK is right to sanction settlers

A former Israeli attorney-general backs the UK government’s ban on settlement goods and trade with West Bank businesses

Israel orders closure of UK consulate in Jerusalem over settlement sanctions

London is leading Western sanctions over violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. In addition, Israel said it would deny entry to 12 Britons if they wish to visit, including former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn.

UK condemns Israeli settler ethnic cleansing in West Bank - The Latest

The UK has attacked ‘settler terrorism’ deployed in a campaign of ethnic cleansing in the West Bank, whilst announcing sweeping sanctions on trade with Israeli settlements in occupied Palestine. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband delivered the strongest condemnation of the actions of the Israeli government ever by a British government, including the disproportionate killings in Gaza of at least 70,000 people including 20,000 children. Lucy Hough speaks to chief Middle East correspondent Emma Graha...

By Presented by Lucy Hough with Emma Graham-Harrison ; produced by Angus Neale ; senior producer Ryan Ramgobin ; lead producer Zoe Hitch

‘A bit too late, but important’: UK bans goods from Israeli settlements

The UK has announced a ban on the import of all goods produced by illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.

Netanyahu faces backlash over report he was warned of Hamas attack days before October 7 - CNN

Netanyahu faces backlash over report he was warned of Hamas attack days before October 7  CNN

Netanyahu was ‘warned about October 7 by UAE president’ - The Times

Netanyahu was ‘warned about October 7 by UAE president’  The Times

UK announces new Israel sanctions, despite U.S. warning of economic consequences

U.S. officials have warned the U.K. of potential economic consequences if it moved ahead with sanctions targeting Israel.

U.A.E. warned Netanyahu of major Hamas operation days before Oct. 7 attack: Israeli newspaper

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was directly warned by the president of the United Arab Emirates that Hamas was planning a major offensive just days before the militant group led an attack on Oct. 7, 2023, according to an Israeli newspaper.

Canada, France and Britain to ban imports from Israeli settlements in the West Bank

Britain will also sanction businesses that provide services for settlement expansion, such as construction, infrastructure and financing

By Paul Waldie

Middle East live: Israel to close British consulate in Jerusalem after sanctions on settlements

British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband accused the Israeli government on Tuesday of turning a "blind eye" to what he called "ethnic cleansing" by settlers in the West Bank as the UK joined France and ten other countries in banning imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied territory. The decision comes amid rising violence over settlement expansion. Follow our liveblog for the latest.

By FRANCE 24

Israel targets UK in response to sanctions on settlements in West Bank

British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband led the push from a dozen countries, blaming Israel for allowing illegal settlements and failing to stop “ethnic cleansing” against Palestinian communities.

By David Crowe

Israel bans 12 British MPs from entering country after West Bank sanctions row

Israeli foreign minister Gideon Saar unveiled sweeping counter-measures in response to British sanctions

By Rosie Slater

‘There is ethnic cleansing’: France, Canada and the UK to ban trade with ‘settler terrorists’ that ‘contribute to the occupation’ in the West Bank

The ban would last for six to nine months, according to UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband.

By The Associated Press, Jill Lawless

A Wartime Veteran’s Widow Can Collect Up to $18,697 a Year for Help at Home. A VA Benefit With a 90-Day Service Requirement That Most Families Discover Too Late

In response to U.K. sanctions • Israel bars U.K. officials, closes Jerusalem consulate in response to sanctions - haaretz.com

In response to U.K. sanctions • Israel bars U.K. officials, closes Jerusalem consulate in response to sanctions  haaretz.com

UAE warned Netanyahu of Hamas attack 10 days before October 7: Report

Israel announces closure of UK consulate in Jerusalem in response to sanctions over West Bank settlements

Israeli foreign minister also said that Britain would no longer be allowed to participate in the US-led coordination mission for Gaza.

Israel to close British consulate in East Jerusalem

Israel said on Tuesday it was closing Britain’s consulate in East Jerusalem in response to plans by the UK, France and Canada to block imports from Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Britain will also no longer participate in a US-led coordination mission for Gaza and some British officials and other nationals will be banned […]

Israel's settlement policy triggers trade restrictions from 13 nations, incl. UK, Ireland, France

The UK, Canada, France, and 10 other countries announced plans to impose national restrictions on goods from Israeli settlements, in a surprise coordinated move.

Israel Closes British Consulate Over West Bank Settlement Sanctions

Israel said it would also expel British diplomats at a centre monitoring the US-brokered ceasefire plan in Gaza and bar British training for Palestinian Authority forces, as well as banning 12 British officials from visiting Israel.

12 countries including France, UK say to sanction trade from Israeli settlements

Twelve countries, including the UK, Canada and France, on Tuesday said they would slap sanctions on trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, after increasing attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinian villages in the occupied territory. Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, and Sweden also plan to limit trade with the settlements, the nations’ foreign ministers said in a joint statement. Ireland and Spain have already taken measures against trade wi...

By none@none.com (AFPNews Desk)

Netanyahu denies he was warned by UAE about the October 7 attacks

A newspaper report claims the Israeli Prime Minister failed to brief security chiefs

By Irish Independent Newsdesk

Netanyahu denies he was warned about 7 October attacks

Israeli opposition leaders have called Prime Minister Mr Netanyahu unfit to serve after a report that the United Arab Emirates had warned him before the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.

Israel's foreign minister says it is closing British consulate in East Jerusalem

“Today we refuse to be bystanders to further suffering and to the destruction of the two-state solution,” British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband says.

Decisions on Israeli settler sanctions should be made by EU as a whole says Tajani

(ANSA) - ROME, 08 SET - Decisions on laying sanctions on Israeli settlers over violence against Palestinians in the West Bank should be made by the European Union as a whole, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Tuesday after 12 countries including France and Britain issued sanctions on trade with violent settlers earlier in the day. "I always support decisions made by the European Union, including on trade matters, otherwise we risk distorting the internal market. The British are not part of...

By ANSA

UK, France and Canada sanction Israeli West Bank settlements, in support for two-state solution

Britain on Tuesday announced a trade ban on goods made in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank in coordination with France and Canada, the latest sanctions to target Israel as it faces growing diplomatic isolation. British Foreign Minister Ed Miliband said Britain could no longer simply “call out” injustice and suffering, but told the […]

By newsroom

Canada hits US with steep tariffs in mounting trade spat

The tariffs will affect about $20 billion of U.S. imports

By Peter Weber, The Week US

Israel to close UK consulate and bar some British MPs over settler sanctions

By Thomas Helm

Israel announces measures against Britain over West Bank settlement sanctions - China Daily

Israel announces measures against Britain over West Bank settlement sanctions  China Daily

Arab League condemns Israeli actions in Gaza, West Bank ahead of UN General Assembly - arabnews.com

Arab League condemns Israeli actions in Gaza, West Bank ahead of UN General Assembly  arabnews.com

UK, France, Canada sanction Israeli West Bank settlements, in support for 2-state solution

UPDATE 4-UK, France and Canada sanction Israeli West Bank settlements, in support for two-state solution

Netanyahu warned by UAE president before October 7 events, failed to brief security chiefs: Haaretz

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett says warning to Netanyahu ‘true,’ accuses him of ‘criminal negligence’

By Anadolu Agency

UK, France and Canada sanction Israeli West Bank settlements, in support for two-state solution - thedailystar.net

UK, France and Canada sanction Israeli West Bank settlements, in support for two-state solution  thedailystar.net

Israel to shut UK consulate over sanctions on illegal settlements

Israel said Tuesday it would close the British Consulate in occupied East Jerusalem, which handles relations with Palestinians, in retaliation for Britain's decision to impose trad...

Israel orders closure of UK consulate in Jerusalem over settlement sanctions - War on Gaza - War on Gaza - Ahram Online

Israel orders closure of UK consulate in Jerusalem over settlement sanctions - War on Gaza - War on Gaza  Ahram Online

Injury toll in Russian attack on Kyiv rises to 26, three killed

The number of people injured in the Russian attack on Kyiv has risen to 26, while three people were killed.

12 countries including France, UK say to sanction trade from Israeli settlements - Dhaka Tribune

12 countries including France, UK say to sanction trade from Israeli settlements  Dhaka Tribune

Netanyahu faces criticism over report UAE warned of October 7 attack

Israeli opposition leaders on Tuesday called Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unfit to serve after a report that the United Arab Emirates had warned him before the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack. The post Netanyahu faces criticism over report UAE warned of October 7 attack appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Finland joins 11 countries backing trade restrictions on Israeli settlements

Finland has joined 11 countries backing trade restrictions on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, as Britain announced an import ban and sanctions targeting settlement expansion. The foreign ministers of Finland, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Ireland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the UK issued a joint statement on Tuesday. The countries said they intend to introduce national measures, support European restrictions or consider further action against trade in set...