‘Rhetoric differs’: How the UK’s relationship with Israel took a downturn

The United Kingdom is expected to announce trade restrictions on illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank, indicating a downturn in UK-Israeli relations. While the UK maintains diplomatic ties and supplies F-35 parts, it has suspended some arms-export licenses and more frequently condemns the actions of the Israeli military. Former Labour leader Keir Starmer sparked controversy by stating that Israel had the right to withhold power and water from Gaza.