UK Announces Ban on Goods From Israeli West Bank Settlements
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband described the move as a 'comprehensive reset' of Britain's policy toward Israel, according to a report from Al Jazeera.
The United Kingdom has announced a ban on goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, according to a report by Al Jazeera.
UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said the measure represents a "comprehensive reset" of Britain's policy on Israel, the report said.
Al Jazeera's report did not provide further details on the scope of the ban, when it would take effect, or how it would be enforced.
The announcement comes amid continued international scrutiny of Israeli settlement activity in the West Bank, which is considered occupied Palestinian territory under international law by much of the international community.
Further details on the policy's implementation and its practical implications for trade between the UK and Israel were not immediately available.
Sources
- UK bans goods from Israeli West Bank settlements: What that really means — Al Jazeera — All
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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