SIR Keir Starmer yesterday doubled down on sanctioning Israeli ministers, despite being savagely rapped by the US.
’s administration hit out at Britain after broke with tradition and imposed a travel ban and asset freeze on two far-right members of Israel’s government, .
In a scathing attack on the move, said the sanctions “do not advance American efforts to achieve a ceasefire, bring all hostages home and end the war”;.
Mr Rubio warned Britain “not to forget who the real enemy is”;.
The US ambassador to the UK said he “fully supported”; Mr Rubio’s slap down and warned the PM against “impeding constructive dialogue”;.
, who is pushing to annex the West Bank and wants to permanently expel from Gaza, said: “The American administration is a moral compass in the face of the confusion of some Western countries that choose to appease terrorist organizations like Hamas.
“Israel is not afraid — we will continue to fight terrorism.
“History will judge the Chamberlains of our time.”;
At PMQs defended the sanctions as a bid to “uphold human rights and defend the prospect of a two-state solution”;.
The PM said: “Acting alongside our allies, we have sanctioned individuals responsible for inciting appalling settler violence and expansion.
“We will continue to support all efforts to secure a ceasefire, the release of all hostages despicably held by and the humanitarian aid that needs to surge in.
