Western allies rebuke Israel over West Bank plan, Gaza probes, ‘inhumane’ rhetoric
Britain summons envoy to protest E1 settlement project, as does Australia for IDF decision to end investigation of aid workers’ killing, while Europeans condemn Ben Gvir’s Gaza remarks By ToI Staff 20 August 2026, 10:41 am A sign seized by Israeli police after the protester was arrested, June 6, 2026 (Israel Police Spokesperson) Israel is facing mounting criticism from several Western allies and the United Nations over a controversial West Bank settlement project, the military’s decision not to probe the killing of aid workers in Gaza, and recent incendiary remarks by a far-right minister. British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband summoned Israel’s …