Britain's Bolder Stance on Israel: A Middle Ground or a Minefield?
The UK government's decision to impose sanctions on goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank has sent shockwaves through diplomatic circles, sparking warnings of retaliatory measures and accusations of anti Semitism.
The timing of this announcement, coinciding as it does with heightened tensions between Israelis and Palestinians, has raised eyebrows among critics who argue that it will only serve to embolden hardline elements within Israel.