Chief Rabbi Mirvis Warns UK Sanctions On Israel Would Be Counterproductive And Endanger Peace

UK chief rabbi warns planned Israel sanctions could fuel antisemitism, harm peace

Britain's chief rabbi makes rare public statement on foreign policy after speaking with Foreign Secretary, denouncing plans to impose sweeping trade ban on Israeli settlements in response to planned construction east of Jerusalem. The post UK chief rabbi warns planned Israel sanctions could fuel antisemitism, harm peace appeared first on World Israel News.

Domestic politics drive Britain's proposed ban on settlement goods, UK chief rabbi says

"I explained why I believe the UK Government’s intended sanctions will be counter-productive,” Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis said.

Britain's Chief Rabbi warns sanctions over E1 could harm British Jews

Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis warns planned UK sanctions over Israeli construction in E1 could harm British Jews, trade ties and prospects for Middle East peace.

Chief Rabbi Mirvis Warns UK Sanctions On Israel Would Be Counterproductive And Endanger Peace

LONDON (VINnews) — Britain’s Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis told Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband on Friday that the U.K. government’s planned sanctions over Israeli construction in the West Bank’s E1 area would be counterproductive, risk a broader boycott of Israel and inflict harm on both the region and British Jews. Mirvis said he welcomed the […]

Chief Rabbi says UK sanctions plan risks ‘inflicting real harm’ and seems driven by ‘domestic politics’

Strongly worded statement by Sir Ephraim Mirvis follows meeting on Friday with Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, who has warned of “measures” to come in reaction to Israeli settlement plans