UK rejects Israel's 'damaging' retaliation over West Bank settlement sanctions
- Posted on September 9, 2026
- By Le Monde
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In brief
The United Kingdom expresses disapproval of Israel's decision to shut down its consulate in Jerusalem as retaliation for British sanctions targeting settler violence in the West Bank. UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband emphasized that despite the diplomatic tension, Britain remains committed to intelligence sharing with Israel and will continue supporting the nation against regional security threats, particularly from Iran.
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UK rejects Israel's 'damaging' retaliation over West Bank settlement sanctions
Britain's top diplomat said Wednesday he regretted Israel's decision to close the UK consulate in Jerusalem over London-led sanctions over settler violence in the occupied West Bank. Ed Miliband said the UK would continue intelligence cooperation with Israel and support the country against threats from Iran.
