UK warns Israel against retaliation as focus turns to settlement trade ban
The UK has warned Israel that expelling its diplomats from the country would undermine peace plan efforts in Gaza . Prime Minister Andy Burnham ’s government faces backlash from Israel as it prepares to ban goods from Israeli settlement projects in the West Bank. Removing the UK or other partners would undermine these shared efforts. UK spokesman Last week, Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar…
The UK has cautioned Israel against retaliating by expelling its diplomats, warning that such a move could undermine peace efforts in Gaza. Prime Minister Andy Burnham's government is facing criticism from Israel over plans to ban goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank. This situation arose after Israel expelled Dutch diplomats from the International Gaza Support Centre (IGSC) in Kiryat Gat, which assists with humanitarian aid delivery and ceasefire monitoring in Gaza.
Israel is reportedly considering expelling British representatives from the IGSC, but a UK government representative emphasized that doing so would harm the Gaza peace plan. The UK remains committed to the 20-Point Plan in Gaza and is working alongside Israel, international partners, and UN agencies to support UN Security Council Resolution 2803.
Some argue that boycotting the IGSC is inappropriate, given Israel's restrictions on aid entry into Gaza. The UK-Israel relations have become strained since Labour leader Keir Starmer recognized a Palestinian state and approved plans for the E1 settlement project, which some claim would sever Jerusalem's link. The UK government is reportedly considering sanctions that would ban trade with settlement goods in the UK, which could further divide the Labour Party.
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