The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on products originating from Israeli settlements, a move that has drawn immediate retaliation from Israel, according to reports from Prothom Alo and other outlets. The measures, which also involve France and Canada, target goods produced in areas considered illegal under international law.
Israel has responded by demanding that Britain close its consulate in East Jerusalem within one month, as reported by bdnews24.com. The demand marks a sharp escalation in the diplomatic dispute between the two allies.
The sanctions apply specifically to products made in Israeli settlements in occupied territories. Prothom Alo reports that the UK, along with France and Canada, has decided to ban these items, citing their status under international law. However, analysts note that the UK's policy contains loopholes that could allow some settlement goods to slip through, according to bd-pratidin.com.
