Israel Vows Retaliation After UK Sanctions Against Ministers

Israel to Respond to UK Sanctions: Government Meeting Planned LONDON/JERUSALEM—Tensions between Israel and the United Kingdom escalated after the UK imposed sanctions on two prominent Israeli ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar responded by announcing an emergency government meeting to discuss Israel's countermeasures. The meeting is scheduled for early next week. "We were informed about the UK decision to include two of our ministers on the British sanctions list," Saar stated in a press conference. "It is outrageous that elected representatives and members of the government are subjected to this kind of measure." The video shows Saar speaking directly to the camera, visibly concerned. Footage also shows a tense cabinet meeting in Jerusalem. Saar's comments highlight the gravity of the situation and the Israeli government's determination to respond decisively. The UK's actions are likely to further strain already fragile relations between the two countries. The upcoming government meeting is expected to lay out a comprehensive response to the sanctions. The international community is closely watching to see how this situation unfolds.