The Papers: 'Israel reacts with fury' and 'air traffic collapse'
Several UK newspapers report on Israel's furious reaction to Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband's announcement of UK sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Papers highlight accusations of "ethnic cleansing," concerns from the Chief Rabbi about endangering British Jews, and Miliband's justification for the policy.
Why it matters
This event signifies a significant shift in UK foreign policy towards Israel, potentially escalating diplomatic tensions and impacting the UK's relationship with both Israel and the Palestinian territories, while also sparking debate within the UK.
Image caption, Several of Wednesday's papers lead on the fallout from Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband's announcement that the UK will impose sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The Times says Israel has "reacted with fury", describing the Labour government as "hostile". The paper also highlights comments from Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis, who says the measure will embolden those "who use hatred as a weapon against Jews". Like several of today's papers, the Times also carries a photo of Prince George on his first day at Eton College.
Image caption, The i lead with "Israeli fury after UK accuses settlers of ethnic cleansing". It also highlights the foreign secretary's accusation that the Israeli government is "turning a blind eye" to the actions of "settler terrorists". It says the announcement could lead to Andy Burnham's "first major dispute with Trump".
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