UK announces sanctions on West Bank settlements prompting furious Israeli response

The UK has announced sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, accusing Israel's government of ignoring the 'ethnic cleansing' of Palestinians. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband stated that this move marks the beginning of a new approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In response, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar called the accusations an outrageous lie and announced countermeasures, including the closure of the UK's consulate in East Jerusalem.