{
  "id": 6570517,
  "title": "'Londonistan': Knesset speaker condemns British sanctions on Israeli West Bank settlements",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/londonistan-knesset-speaker-condemns-british-sanctions-on-israeli",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T10:20:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-908232"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "British sanctions imposed on Israeli West Bank settlements will not deter Israel from safeguarding its citizens, Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana (Likud) asserted on Thursday during an appearance on 103FM. Ohana affirmed that Israel would persist in its efforts to secure the safety and security of its citizens, even if it incurs condemnation and harsh criticism from various countries worldwide. He emphasized that their \"closest ally is not Londonistan but the United States of America.\"\n\nOhana also referenced former Prime Minister Golda Meir's statement, \"We prefer your condemnations over their condolences,\" in response to the criticism faced by Israel. When questioned whether his remarks could justify violence by Jews in the West Bank, Ohana categorically rejected the notion, stating, \"I of course condemn that small group that does not represent the settlement movement.\"\n\nThe British sanctions target not only individuals involved in violent actions but also the entire \"settlement enterprise\" and goods originating from these settlements, according to Ohana. He accused Mohammed Dahlan of disseminating falsehoods about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Ohana asserted that the report's source was not the UAE president but rather Mohammed Dahlan, who aims to succeed Abu Mazen (Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas). Ohana contended that Dahlan seeks to undermine Netanyahu's election prospects due to his political motivations, as expressed by \"the man who wants to succeed Abu Mazen and understands that it will be easier for him to take control of the Palestinian Authority if Netanyahu is not elected.\"\n\nOhana dismissed the report as a fabrication, claiming it had been circulating for three years before its recent exposure. He criticized the report as \"fake news\" and emphasized that Netanyahu had vehemently denied the allegations. When asked about claims that Naftali Bennett and former CIA director Bill Burns were also privy to the same conversation, Ohana pointed out that other officials have refuted the report. He highlighted the absence of documentation or records supporting the claims, emphasizing that the burden of proof lies with the party presenting the report. Ohana expressed confidence that the Israeli public would not be swayed by the fabricated narrative, stating, \"I do not think this report moved a single person from one camp to another.\"",
  "summary": "“We will continue to fight for the safety and security of Israeli citizens even if it brings condemnations, and even harsh condemnations, from some countries around the world,” he said.",
  "key_points": [
    "Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana defends Israeli settlements against British sanctions",
    "Israel prioritizes US alliance over Londonistan criticism",
    "Ohana rejects violence claims by small extremist group in West Bank"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana's defiant response to British sanctions on Israeli West Bank settlements signals Israel's determination to prioritize its citizens' safety and security over international criticism.",
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/6570517.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf Times",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/qatar-strongly-condemns-israeli-prime-ministers-illegal-entry-into",
        "published": "2026-09-10T09:58:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Peninsula Qatar",
        "title": "Qatar strongly condemns Israeli Prime Minister's illegal entry into Syrian territory",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/qatar-strongly-condemns-israeli-prime-ministers-illegal-entry-into-6570890",
        "published": "2026-09-10T10:03:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Security forces successfully locate missing Israeli who entered Palestinian village in West Bank",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/security-forces-successfully-locate-missing-israeli-who-entered",
        "published": "2026-09-10T11:26:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Times of Israel",
        "title": "Progressive UK rabbis say West Bank sanctions necessary to combat settler violence",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/progressive-uk-rabbis-say-west-bank-sanctions-necessary-to-combat",
        "published": "2026-09-10T11:44:20.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}