Recognition of the Palestinian State: Israel threatens to suspend its security cooperation with the United Kingdom (media)

Anonymous diplomatic sources have revealed to Times that Israel plans to stop its. Therefore, security cooperation with the United Kingdom if the latter recognizes a Palestinian state in September. In addition, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer conditioned this recognition to the absence of a ceasefire in the war against Hamas. Therefore, in Gaza. In addition, “London must be careful, because Bibi [Netanyahou] And his ministers have cards to play. Israel promotes its partnership with the United Kingdom, but the recent decisions put it under pressure, “said a diplomatic source.

This threat comes as Mossad shared crucial information with British services to thwart a terrorist conspiracy linked to. Iran against the Israeli Embassy in London this year. The United Kingdom also benefits from Israeli military equipment, used in its operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. “This counterproductive approach will not strengthen mutually beneficial recognition palestinian state: israel threatens relations with those who support this agenda in bad faith. ” an official of the Israeli Embassy told Times.

Experts stress that the suspension of this cooperation would have serious consequences for the two countries. particularly in the fight against terrorism and regional security. Netanyahu described the potential recognition of a Palestinian state as a “reward for Hamas terrorism”. This dispute marks a new point of diplomatic tension. while London and Paris, followed by Canada, are moving towards symbolic recognition at the UN.