Former Israeli Diplomats Criticize Government's Handling of Western Sanctions and Diplomatic Relations
Former senior Israeli diplomats are expressing strong criticism regarding Britain's sanctions against Israel and similar measures taken by other Western countries in response to Israeli policies in the West Bank. While some disagree on the appropriate Israeli response, there is a consensus among many that the deterioration in relations with Western nations is a result of ongoing diplomatic failures. These diplomats point to several factors, including violence by Jewish extremists in the West Bank, the announcement of the E1 construction plan, the absence of a diplomatic horizon, and Israel’s conduct toward friendly countries. Jeremy Issacharoff, former Israeli ambassador to Germany, stated that Israel must immediately act to prevent further deterioration in the West Bank and violent activity by Jewish extremists against Palestinians. He also noted that the declared intention to build in the E1 area, which could effectively prevent a Palestinian state, along with the proliferation of new settlements, invite...
