Britain's Uneasy Dance with Israel: A Shift in Rhetoric, Not Policy The UK's recent announcement of trade restrictions on Israeli settlements has sparked debate about the significance of this move.
While some hail it as a major shift in policy, others caution that it may amount to little more than rhetorical posturing.
Despite maintaining diplomatic ties and supplying parts for F 35 fighter jets through a global pool programme, the Labour government's rhetoric has taken a marked turn under Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband.