Netanyahu says Israel warned UK of Iran base plot
Summary
Netanyahu says Israel warned Britain of an alleged Iranian plot to attack Fairford airbase, and accuses the UK of responding by imposing sanctions on products from Israeli settlements. The exchange comes amid rising violence in the West Bank and sharp criticism from British officials over Israel’s treatment of Palestinians.
Key Points
- Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel tipped off Britain about an alleged Iranian-sponsored attack plot before the incident near Fairford airbase.
- He accused the UK government of pressuring Israel over Palestinian treatment and then imposing sanctions on settlement products.
- British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said there were strong indications of Iranian involvement in suspicious activity near the airbase.
- The dispute comes amid escalating violence in the West Bank and renewed criticism from Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband.
