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Australia Rejects Blanket Ban, Targets Israel Settlement Sanctions

9/9/2026

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Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced targeted sanctions on Israel and rejected a blanket trade ban on settlement products.
Wong said Australia will use targeted measures to deter settlements, fearing unintended effects of a blanket ban.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a trade ban on goods from Israeli West Bank settlements.
France, Canada and nine European nations said they will restrict trade with illegal West Bank settlements.

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Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced targeted sanctions on Israel and rejected a blanket trade ban on settlement products.
Wong said Australia will use targeted measures to deter settlements, fearing unintended effects of a blanket ban.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a trade ban on goods from Israeli West Bank settlements.
France, Canada and nine European nations said they will restrict trade with illegal West Bank settlements.