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Is This The Biggest Row Between Israel And The UK?
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9 September 2026
29 minutes
Available for over a year
In this episode, we delve into the escalating tensions between Israel and the UK following the latter’s implementation of sanctions against Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
- Israel’s Response: Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced retaliatory measures, notably the closure of the British Consulate in Jerusalem.
- UK-Jewish Community Divide: Ed Miliband diverged from Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis who characterized the move as a "truly dark day" that jeopardizes British Jews.
Adam Fleming hosts a discussion with:
- Lyse Doucet, BBC’s chief international correspondent
- Jane Corbin, Panorama filmmaker
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