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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Herzog Calls UK Sanctions A 'Grave Mistake' And Accuses Britain Of Election Interference
Caption: Herzog Calls UK Sanctions A 'Grave Mistake' And Accuses Britain Of Election Interference. Israeli President Isaac Herzog accused Britain of interfering in Israel's upcoming elections through sanctions he described as "unfair and politically motivated”. Herzog said he was "very disturbed and offended" by the UK measures and described the government's decision as a "grave mistake”. UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced measures targeting trade in goods and some services originating from Israeli settlements alongside France and Canada. Britain also plans action against companies and individuals providing services that support the expansion of Israeli settlements. Miliband said the UK government agreed that Palestinians were facing "ethnic cleansing" in parts of the West Bank and accused Israel's government of too often turning a blind eye. Herzog rejected Britain's approach, arguing that sanctions would worsen the situation rather than help Palestinians and calling instead for dialogue with Israel. His comments come ahead of Israel's October elections, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeking another term amid increasing international pressure. Israel previously responded to the measures by announcing plans to close the British consulate in Jerusalem and warning of possible countermeasures against other countries. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Isaac Herzog,Ed Miliband,Benjamin Netanyahu,Israel,United Kingdom,West Bank,Israeli settlements,sanctions,British government
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