Britain's Double Standard on Israel Exposed by Sanctions Fiasco The UK government's decision to impose sanctions on Israeli settlements has been hailed as a victory for human rights and a demonstration of Britain's commitment to its values.
However, this move appears more like a desperate attempt to salvage a reputation increasingly at odds with reality.
Britain's long standing relationships with countries accused of human rights abuses suggest that only Israel's occupation of the West Bank and its treatment of Palestinians has reached a critical point.