UK cautions Israel against ejecting its staff from Gaza cease-fire hub
The British government warned Israel not to remove its officials from the Gaza cease-fire coordination centre, saying such a step would damage joint peace efforts.
Britain reiterated its dedication to the 20-point Gaza peace framework and cautioned Israel against removing UK officials from the Gaza cease-fire coordination centre, describing such a move as harmful to collaborative efforts. The statement responded to one outlet's story suggesting Israel was considering expelling British and other European staff. In a related development, the Dutch foreign ministry announced that Israel’s foreign ministry had expelled two Dutch diplomats from the centre, citing a series of anti-Israel measures taken by the Netherlands, including an upcoming ban on certain Israeli products.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar explained the Dutch expulsions as retaliation for those policies. The UK emphasized its intention to continue contributing to improvements on the ground in Gaza.
Why it matters
The dispute could strain diplomatic cooperation on the Gaza cease-fire and hinder progress toward a negotiated peace.
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