Britain reportedly considered suspending its post-Brexit trade agreement with Israel, according to a new report. The development follows earlier reporting that the UK halted a last-minute plan to suspend the deal.
A new report has emerged confirming that the British government considered suspending the post-Brexit trade continuity agreement with Israel, aligning with The Zioneer's earlier reporting. The Zioneer reported at 07:51 Jerusalem that the plan to suspend the 2019 deal was halted at the last moment. The latest report, which follows that coverage, appears to confirm that the UK examined revoking preferential tariff treatment for Israeli goods, though the source of the new report remains unclear.
The Zioneer first reported at 07:04 Jerusalem that the UK had examined suspending the agreement, citing an economic impact assessment conducted in August 2025. The earlier report noted that the assessment weighed revoking the agreement's preferential tariff treatment amid UK responses to the war in Gaza and Judea and Samaria, and that the UK ultimately decided against cancellation due to concerns for British businesses. At 07:51, The Zioneer further reported that the plan to suspend the deal was stopped at the last moment. The new report now aligns with the earlier assessment.
The UK has previously updated its travel advisory for Israel amid regional tensions, as The Zioneer reported on July 22, warning of possible flight disruptions. The European Union has also threatened to suspend its trade agreement with Israel, a move The Zioneer condemned as 'Western hypocrisy' on July 4.
The source of the new report remains unspecified, and no further details have been provided. The existing trade agreement continues in force.
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