The UK pushes back on Israeli settlements; a far-right win in Germany
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The UK pushes back on Israeli settlements; a far-right win in Germany

September 8, 20268 min

The United Kingdom announced a major reset of its relations with Israel. And the country’s foreign minister used surprisingly strong language in explaining the move. The UK was joined by France, Canada and nine other countries who say they’re all banning trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, which are considered illegal under international law. Israel and its closest ally, the United States, condemned the move and Israel says it’s retaliating. Our reporter in London explains what prompted this move. And in Germany, there was an election over the weekend in a small easter...

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