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4 reasons Israelis should care about Brexit

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Published: 21 June 2016

Last updated: 4 March 2024

4 reasons Israelis should care about Brexit – Naomi Chazan – The Times of Israel 20.06.16
Broad Israeli interests on all sides of the political spectrum militate strongly for Britain’s continued membership in the European body. Supporting Brexit 'to punish the EU' is like cutting off one's nose to spite one's face.
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British PM says Israel needs United Kingdom to remain in EU to fight BDS, Iranian nukes – Anshel Pfeffer – Haaretz 21.06.16
David Cameron tells Jewish community event in London that 'Brexit' would leave U.K. powerless to fight for its Israeli ally. Israel wants UK to remain in EU.

Pro-settlement NGO urges Brexit over EU’s West Bank policies – The Times of Israel 19.06.16
Regavim, a right-wing Israeli pro-settlement group, is campaigning for Britain to leave the EU to punish Europe for what it says is its pro-Palestinian stance. Its parody video features Hamas operatives advising Britons who ‘hate Isra-Hell and the Jews’ to vote ‘stay’. The UK referendum will be held this week. Includes video [2:22]

Distorting the facts of Occupation: Regavim’s attacks on the EU
April 28, 2015

US backs European Union move to distinguish Israel from West Bank
January 23, 2016

Study: Funding Sources and Transparency For Nine Associations Identified with the Israeli Right Wing
– Peace Now September 2015
See re Regavim at page 17-20.

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