Britain said set to declare trade ban with West Bank settlements on Tuesday amid E1 dispute
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Britain is reportedly preparing to announce a trade ban targeting West Bank settlements on Tuesday, alongside potential measures against companies involved in settlement construction. The impending decision comes amid an ongoing dispute over the E1 area.
In response to the reported British measures, Israeli officials have reacted strongly. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has urged the expulsion of the British ambassador, while National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir called for the recognition of the Falkland Islands as Argentinian.
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Times of Israel (IL)Highlights the impending trade ban alongside severe Israeli ministerial pushback and retaliation threats.