The British government advised supermarket chains to label clearly all products from the Golan Heights and Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
The move was condemned by Israeli officials who promised to fight against it, but the British government says the decision simply provides clarity and openness to consumers.
In Israel, the move was described as “capitulation to Palestinian organizations.” While many in the international community consider neither territory to be part of Israel, the Golan Heights was annexed by Israel nearly three decades ago. — jta