Israel ordered the closure of the British consulate in Jerusalem and retaliated against UK officials after Britain banned imports from illegal West Bank settlements.
Key points
- Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar stated that Britain would no longer participate in a US-led Gaza coordination mission or train Palestinian Authority forces.
- Twelve countries announced or considered national trade restrictions on goods from Israeli settlements.
- Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi welcomed international measures restricting settlement products.
Why it matters
The reciprocal punitive measures highlight a deepening diplomatic rift between Israel and European nations over West Bank settlements and the two-state solution.
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