British Jewish Leaders Express Concern to UK Government over Anticipated Settlement Trade Ban

British Jewish leaders express concern to UK government over anticipated settlement trade ban

UK's Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis called the anticipated sanctions "counter-productive," adding that it could "even endanger" the search for peace in the Middle East.

U.K. Jewish establishment: Sanctions on Israeli settlements could endanger Jews

As the British government weighs unprecedented measures against West Bank settlements over Israel's expansion plans, U.K. Jewish leaders warn they could fuel a wider boycott of Israel, while a left-wing Jewish group says they are the minimum required

Domestic politics drive Britain’s proposed ban on settlement goods, UK chief rabbi says

(JNS) The United Kingdom’s Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis said on Sunday he “welcomed” the opportunity to meet with Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband to express his opposition to the government’s plan to impose “robust” sanctions targeting Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria. “While we share fervent hopes for a future of peace and security in […] The post Domestic politics drive Britain’s proposed ban on settlement goods, UK chief rabbi says ap…

UK chief rabbi warns planned Israel sanctions could fuel antisemitism, harm peace

Britain's chief rabbi makes rare public statement on foreign policy after speaking with Foreign Secretary, denouncing plans to impose sweeping trade ban on Israeli settlements in response to planned construction east of Jerusalem. The post UK chief rabbi warns planned Israel sanctions could fuel antisemitism, harm peace appeared first on World Israel News.

Domestic politics drive Britain's proposed ban on settlement goods, UK chief rabbi says

"I explained why I believe the UK Government’s intended sanctions will be counter-productive,” Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis said.

Britain's Chief Rabbi warns sanctions over E1 could harm British Jews

Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis warns planned UK sanctions over Israeli construction in E1 could harm British Jews, trade ties and prospects for Middle East peace.