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UK bans imports from Israeli settlements, follows state recognition
Al Jazeera·GB · IL · PS·1 day ago
Israel has barred British MPs from entry, citing their advocacy for Palestine, a move that escalates diplomatic tensions and signals a hardening stance against foreign scrutiny of its treatment of Palestinians. The decision is part of an ongoing pattern of restricting access to international observers, though the specific targeting of elected officials marks a notable escalation. The incident may strain UK-Israel relations and fuel further criticism of Israel's policies.