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Politics · Middle EastNetanyahu accuses UK and France of inventing colonialism term
Benjamin Netanyahu told the UN General Assembly that Britain and France invented the term 'colonialism', while addressing a UK trade ban on West Bank settlements. Dozens of delegates walked out during his speech, which comes as he faces a re-election battle.
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Politics · Middle EastUS drafted memo condemning UK over West Bank sanctions, but shelved it
US officials prepared a draft statement in early September that would have condemned the UK, France, and Canada for plans to block imports from Israeli settlements. The statement was not released, with sources indicating a lack of support from the White House and senior State Department leadership.
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Politics · Middle EastUK plans West Bank settlement measures; Israel warns of retaliation
Britain is preparing a comprehensive package of measures concerning Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank, including potential trade restrictions and limits on British corporate involvement. Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar has warned of retaliation if the UK proceeds.
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