The U.K. suspended free trade talks with Israel on Tuesday and hit West Bank settlers with sanctions, less than a day after vowing “concrete actions” if Israel didn’t stop its new military offensive in Gaza.

The move also came a day after New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed a business engagement agreement with Israel’s government.

Adams, who has centered his re-election bid on a need to combat antisemitism in the city, signed the agreement with Israeli Economic Minister Nir Barkat while appearing together at The Jerusalem Post conference in Manhattan.

The agreement establishes a council, staffed by City Hall and Israeli government reps, tasked with finding ways to “enhance economic cooperation.” Specifically, the panel will “support Israeli companies” seeking to set up shop in New Yor

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