‘Entirely SELF-DESTRUCTIVE!’ | Ex-Ambassador Blasts Israel Settlement Ban

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Former British ambassador Edmund Fitton-Brown condemns the Government’s proposed ban on imports from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories, describing the policy as both badly timed and “entirely self-destructive”. He argues that the measures could strengthen Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of an Israeli election by encouraging him to double down rather than compromise. Fitton-Brown also warns of a chilling effect on UK-Israel trade and potential damage to Britain’s defence and security relationships with Israel and the United States. The intervention follows criticism from Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis, who describes the announcement as “a dark day for British Jews” and warns that it could embolden extremists without advancing peace. Have you got a story? Email tips@talk.tv Click here for more from Talk https://talk.tv If you need any help visit: https://talk.tv/helplines Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/talktv?sub_confirmation=1

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