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Thornberry Demands UK Sanctions, Import Ban on Israeli Settlements

6/2/2026

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Emily Thornberry accused the UK government of abandoning Palestinians and said it has taken no action since recognizing Palestine or responding to the International Court of Justice.
She urged banning imports from illegal settlements, sanctions on Israel, and ending corporate and insurance ties in the West Bank.
Thornberry called President Donald Trump’s cease-fire declaration a paper promise and urged the UK to convene a summit to keep Palestine in focus.

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Emily Thornberry accused the UK government of abandoning Palestinians and said it has taken no action since recognizing Palestine or responding to the International Court of Justice.
She urged banning imports from illegal settlements, sanctions on Israel, and ending corporate and insurance ties in the West Bank.
Thornberry called President Donald Trump’s cease-fire declaration a paper promise and urged the UK to convene a summit to keep Palestine in focus.