Israel's foreign minister said the UK Labor government's focus on Israel
appears unending and that the era of silently accepting threats, sanctions or
foreign attempts to dictate policy is over. He said Judea and Samaria (the West
Bank) are not foreign territory to the Jewish people and that Israel's
historical claims do not require London's approval. He urged the UK to
concentrate on its domestic challenges and warned Israel will defend its rights
and national interests and will not be intimidated.
