Jerusalem – Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar warned Britain against punitive measures, stating Tel Aviv possesses retaliatory tools if London bans settlement goods.
Saar Vows Countermeasures
Saar stated Israel will act against Britain if measures are enforced, calling trade restrictions a grave mistake amid mounting Western pressure over West Bank policies.
The minister signaled that Israel will not hesitate to utilize available response mechanisms, reflecting Tel Aviv’s rejection of economic steps targeting settlements.
Western Action and Expanding Rift Concerns
The threat coincides with efforts led by Britain, France, Canada, and other Western nations to restrict settlement imports over policy objections and settler violence.
This escalation raises concerns of mutual diplomatic or economic steps, recalling previous Israeli actions against the Netherlands as Tel Aviv attempts to curb Western sanctions.
