British sandwich and coffee chain Pret A Manger said it has given up on a plan to open stores in Israel, blaming travel restrictions on UK staff caused by Israel’s war on Gaza. The retailer, owned by investment firm JAB and founder Sinclair Beecham, signed an agreement with Israeli retail group Fox Group and foodservice business Yarzin Sella Group in December 2022 to introduce the Pret brand into Israel. However, no Pret shops have opened in Israel since, according to Reuters. “We have taken the difficult decision to end our current agreement with Fox Group and Yarzin Sella Group,” a Pret spok…