UK to Impose Trade Ban on Israeli Settlement Goods, Miliband to Announce Policy Reset
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is expected to unveil a broad shift in UK-Israel relations, including a ban on trade in goods and some services from Israeli settlements, according to The Guardian.
The UK is set to adopt a tougher stance toward Israel, with Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband expected to announce a broad reset of relations on Tuesday, according to a report by The Guardian.
Miliband will reportedly reassert British support for Palestinian rights and a two-state solution, and pledge that the government will take a more active role in backing the Palestinian cause, the report said.
Central to the announcement is a UK ban on trade in goods and some services originating from illegal Israeli settlements, according to The Guardian. The settlements, built on land occupied by Israel since 1967, are widely considered illegal under international law, though Israel disputes this characterization.
The Guardian reported that the anticipated move has already drawn strong criticism from both the United States and Israel, though specific statements from officials in either country were not detailed in the available report.
Further details on the scope of the trade restrictions, the timeline for implementation, and reactions from British political figures were not immediately available.
Sources
- UK to adopt tougher stance on Israel with illegal settlements trade ban — The Guardian — World
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