'Terrorists' Driving Palestinians Out? UK Accuses Netanyahu Of 'Ethnic Cleansing' |Firstpost Live|4K

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Twelve countries, including Britain, France and Canada, are moving to restrict trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The UK is going further with import restrictions, sanctions on settlement-related services and measures against individuals accused of supporting settler violence. In this Firstpost Live episode, we tell you how Israel has hit back, threatening diplomatic retaliation and accusing Britain of interfering in its elections. Israeli President Isaac Herzog has called the move a 'grave miscalculation.' Washington has also rejected Britain’s approach, with US Ambassador Mike Huckabee warning of possible consequences. The escalating dispute could mark a major shift in Western pressure on Netanyahu’s government. Josh Barnes tells you more.  00:00 — 12 Nations Turn Up Pressure On Netanyahu 00:48 — Britain, France And Canada Target Israeli Settlements 01:35 — UK Announces Settlement Import Ban 02:28 — Britain Threatens Sanctions On Companies And Individuals 03:25 — UK Ac

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