UK vows anti-settler measures as Israel warns of retaliation

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The UK Foreign Secretary pledged strong measures against settler violence in the West Bank following attacks on Palestinians, prompting Israel to warn of retaliation if sanctions are imposed. Israeli PM Netanyahu and right-wing allies have increased settlement support ahead of elections despite rising extremist settler attacks.

Britain's foreign secretary vowed a tough response to "appalling" violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, drawing threats from Israel that it would retaliate if the UK imposed sanctions. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his right-wing allies have been ramping up support for settlements in the run-up to close-fought elections, despite increasing attacks by extremist settlers who seek to drive out Palestinians.