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UK Government Disagrees with Israeli Ambassador's Rejection of Two-State Solution

Prime Minister Sunak and Foreign Secretary Cameron maintain commitment to two-state solution, voicing concern over civilian casualties and announcing sanctions on individuals responsible for settler violence.

  • UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron have publicly disagreed with comments made by Israeli ambassador Tzipi Hotovely, who stated that Israel does not support the creation of an independent Palestinian state.
  • Hotovely's comments have been described as 'disappointing' and contradict the long-standing position of the UK, US, and United Nations, which support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
  • Sunak emphasized that Israel must take every precaution to protect innocent civilian lives, and voiced concern over the high civilian death toll in the ongoing conflict.
  • Lord Cameron announced that the UK will mirror US sanctions on individuals responsible for settler violence in the West Bank, banning them from entering the UK.
  • Despite the Israeli ambassador's comments, both Sunak and Cameron remain committed to pushing for a two-state solution, stating that it is the right outcome for the region.
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