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UK Announces Ban on Trade with West Bank Settlements

8/22/2026

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  • Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a ban on trade with Israeli West Bank settlements.
  • Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said the UK will prepare sanctions on Israelis expanding illegal settlements.
  • Israel opened a tender for 1,200 homes in the West Bank’s E1 area, which Miliband called unacceptable.
  • Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar called the UK remarks patronizing and said they damage bilateral ties.