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UK Plans Trade Ban on Israeli West Bank Settlements Amid Policy Reset

The British government is preparing to impose a trade ban on goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank and formally declare the occupation unlawful, marking a significant reset in its Middle East policy. The announcement comes alongside rising violence in the region, including a recent stabbing attack.

7 Sept, 08:31 — 7 Sept, 18:50
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NYTMostly Factual1h ago

Britain Set to Target Israeli West Bank Settlements With Trade Ban

The expected move will be announced on Tuesday, officials said, and underscored Israel’s mounting isolation over its policies toward Palestinians following the war in Gaza.

By Adam Rasgon and Aaron Boxerman

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The GuardianMostly Factual1h ago

Ed Miliband to set out ‘reset’ of UK relations with Israel over Palestine

Foreign secretary’s intervention in Commons expected to draw fierce criticism from Tel Aviv and Washington Ed Miliband will announce what he has described as a broad reset of the UK’s relations with Israel on Tuesday, promising the government will take a more active approach in supporting the Palestinian cause. In an intervention that is expected to draw fierce criticism from the US and Israel, the foreign secretary will impose a UK ban on the trade in goods and some services from illegal Isr...

By Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual11h ago

Israeli man wounded in stabbing in occupied West Bank

This is a breaking news story.

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haaretzMostly Factual1h ago

Sources: U.K. to Ban Trade With Israeli Settlements, Declare Occupation in W.Bank, Gaza Unlawful - Haaretz

Sources: U.K. to Ban Trade With Israeli Settlements, Declare Occupation in W.Bank, Gaza Unlawful  Haaretz

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual6h ago

UK to announce ban on trade with Israeli settlements in West Bank on Tuesday - exclusive

British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband told the House of Commons last week the UK needs “a comprehensive reset of our policy” when it comes to the West Bank.

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