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BBC World·September 8, 2026 at 8:45 PM

Relations between Britain and Israel have fallen to their lowest point in decades, according to BBC correspondent Paul Adams. The downturn follows London's decision to impose a trade ban on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Israel's strong response to the move underscores the significance of the dispute, highlighting deepening diplomatic tensions between the two countries over settlement policy and the status of Palestinian territories.

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