UK trade envoy’s visit to Israel sparks criticism after suspended trade talks – Middle East Monitor

British Trade Envoy Ian Austin’s visit to Israel this week has drawn criticism following the UK’s move to suspend free trade talks.

Yesterday the British Embassy in Tel Aviv posted that Austin visited several sites at Haifa Port, “witnessing UK-Israel cooperation at every stop.”

Great to welcome @LordIanAustin to Haifa!

In a day full of innovation by the Carmel, the UK Trade Envoy to Israel visited the cutting-edge Customs Scanning Centre, Haifa…