- Accusations of genocide and aggression against the people of Palestine are being made, amidst ongoing regional conflicts.
- Israeli actions define the status of East Jerusalem and impede the self-determination of Palestine.
- Settlement plans are bisecting the West Bank and East Jerusalem, while diplomatic efforts struggle to impose sanctions on Israel.
UK intelligence and political figures discuss security ties and sanctions related to the West Bank and Israel.
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Updated Sep 8
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UK intelligence and political figures discuss security ties and sanctions related to the West Bank and Israel.
Who's involved
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Settlement plans are bisecting the West Bank and East Jerusalem, while diplomatic efforts struggle to impose sanctions on Israel.Also in this story
- International bodies, including the OIC, are criticizing settlement policies in East Jerusalem and supporting international measures against illegal settlements.
- Israeli government announced sanctions affecting East Jerusalem, sparking disagreement over settlements.
- Political claims made by Huckabee suggest Israeli control extending into the Euphrates river basin, despite international law.
- Sanctions could become a de facto boycott of Israel amid disputes over the political status of Mandatory Palestine.
The entities involved
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West Bank
Palestinian territory on the western bank of the Jordan River, occupied by Israel
- Israeli bombardment and ground operations, coupled with violence and investigations, threaten to spill over across the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem.
- Spain's Sira Rego made controversial remarks about the Palestinian state, leading Israel to summon the Spanish embassy and expel diplomats from Ramallah.
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London
capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom
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Richard Dearlove
British intelligence chief
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Tom Tugendhat
British Conservative politician (born 1973)
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