- 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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