Where is Israel's proposed West Bank settlement the UK opposes?
The UK government has announced sanctions against Israeli settlements in the West Bank to deter expansion and prevent development in the E1 site. Israel's Foreign Minister responded by labeling the UK government as hostile and announcing the closure of the British consulate in Jerusalem.
Why it matters
This marks a significant diplomatic escalation between the UK and Israel, reflecting deep international divisions over West Bank settlement policies.
Where is Israel's proposed West Bank settlement the UK opposes? Close The BBC's Middle East correspondent Lucy Williamson reports from Ma'ale Adumim - an existing Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank, overlooking Israel's proposed E1 site.
UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, speaking to Parliament on Tuesday, announced sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank "to deter settlement expansion" and "prevent the development of E1".
Israel has opened up tenders for the construction of some 1,200 settlement homes at the proposed site.
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