Day 1 · UK-Israel Settlement Dispute

UK Sanctions Israeli Settlements

Britain moved to restrict trade with Israeli settlements, drawing a furious response from Israel.

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Updated Sep 8, 6:20pm ET

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The UK announced a ban on imports and some services from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, with France and Canada also committing to national trade restrictions as part of a 12-country statement against settlement activity. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said the measures were a new approach and accused settler “terrorists” of ethnic cleansing of Palestinians, enabled by Israel’s government. Israel rejected the move as interference and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar ordered the British Consulate in East Jerusalem closed. U.S. officials and lawmakers warned of possible economic repercussions.

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Tougher Settlement PolicyMostly Left

Britain is justified in imposing real economic costs on Israel over unlawful settlements in occupied territory. A firmer break with past Foreign Office caution is necessary because weak policy has failed to confront illegal settlement expansion.

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