השר הבריטי החדש לענייני המזרח התיכון מלחיץ את העולם הערבי

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A new British government under Prime Minister Andy Burnham has appointed Stephen Doughty as Middle East minister, and early signals suggest his stance differs from Burnham's own reputation regarding Israel. The Arab world is reportedly alarmed by Doughty's appointment, indicating his policies or past positions may be perceived as more pro-Israel. The key question is whether this ministerial appointment will translate into concrete shifts in UK foreign policy toward the region.