Hague hits out at Israel boycott law

"Foreign Secretary William Hague has criticised Israel's new anti-boycott law, calling it an "infringement of freedom of expression". Mr Hague also said he would reserve Britain's position on whether or not to support the declaration of a Palestinian state at the UN in September as a bargaining chip to persuade both sides to return to peace negotiations. Speaking at Foreign Office Questions on Tuesday, Mr Hague said: "The government in no way supports boycotts but is concerned about this law, which infringes on the legitimate freedom of expression..." Continue reading

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