Britain warned it will expel one Israeli diplomat for every British diplomat forced to leave if Israel proceeds with its order to close the UK consulate in East Jerusalem over sanctions on Israeli settlements.
British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband acknowledged that Labour's previous approach to Gaza had been insufficient, telling critics they were right about Palestinian suffering. He announced a policy reset including sanctions on Israeli settlers and condemned what he called 'ethnic cleansing' in the West Bank, calling the situation 'a stain on the conscience of the world.'
The head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization will not attend the UN nuclear watchdog's annual conference in Vienna for the first time in years due to an international travel ban. Austria's request for a waiver to allow his attendance was not granted, amid ongoing tensions over Iran's restrictions on IAEA inspectors since June 2025.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar warned Israel will respond in kind if the UK enforces sanctions over plans to expand illegal settlements in the West Bank, following British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband's announcement of a comprehensive policy reset on Israel. UK Jewish leaders have expressed concern the measures could fuel wider boycotts.
