Ed Miliband promises ‘comprehensive reset’ of UK policy toward Israel
UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has announced a plan to reset Britain's policy toward Israel, specifically aiming to halt UK involvement in settlement projects in the West Bank. Miliband described the E1 settlement plan as a 'red line' that threatens the viability of a two-state solution.
Why it matters
This represents a significant shift in UK foreign policy, signaling a more confrontational stance toward Israeli settlement expansion and potential diplomatic friction with the Israeli government.
Ed Miliband has promised to stop UK involvement in settlement projects in the West Bank despite a warning of repercussions from Israel’s foreign minister, Gideon Sa’ar, left. Photograph: Debbie Hill/Yui Mok/AFP/Getty Images Ed Miliband has promised to stop UK involvement in settlement projects in the West Bank despite a warning of repercussions from Israel’s foreign minister, Gideon Sa’ar, left. Photograph: Debbie Hill/Yui Mok/AFP/Getty Images Foreign policy Ed Miliband promises ‘comprehensive reset’ of UK policy toward Israel Foreign secretary tells MPs he will try to stop illegal settlements carving up the West Bank
Prefer the Guardian on Google Ed Miliband has promised to “reset” Britain’s policy on Israel, saying he will try to stop British companies helping build settlements in the West Bank.
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