- Andy Burnham defended the UK government 's decision to issue sanctions against illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank during PMQs , stating that Britain must demonstrate leadership and stand for fairness against injustice.
- Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly criticised the sanctions, urging the UK to stand alongside Israel in its fight against evil rather than imposing trade bans.
- Israeli foreign minister Gideon Saar announced a package of retaliatory measures in response to the UK sanctions, including the closure of the British consulate in Jerusalem .
- Ed Miliband stated that he regretted Israel's retaliatory response, while firmly rejecting domestic criticism alleging that the UK government was emboldening antisemites.
- It has emerged that Donald Trump raised no objections or requests to delay the British plans to sanction Israeli settlements after being briefed on the call by Andy Burnham.
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