UK and allies impose sanctions on firms enabling West Bank settler violence
Summary
The UK, along with France, Norway, Australia, and Canada, has imposed sanctions on six companies and one individual linked to supporting violence by settlers in the West Bank. The UK government issued new advice urging British businesses not to engage in economic activities in illegal settlements but stopped short of banning trade.Key Facts
- The UK and four other Western countries sanctioned six firms and one individual tied to West Bank settler violence.
- The UK foreign secretary, Yvette Cooper, chose not to impose a trade ban, citing enforcement difficulties.
- Over 130 Labour MPs demanded a full trade ban to follow international court orders.
- The UK’s updated guidance advises firms against business in illegal Israeli settlements but does not punish noncompliance.
- Products from Israeli settlements have not received UK tariff benefits since 2005.
- The UK continues to encourage trade with Israel inside pre-1967 borders due to Israel’s strong economy.
- The UK has already sanctioned two Israeli ministers linked to extremist views and settlement policies.
- The government called on Israel to ease restrictions on humanitarian aid entering Gaza.
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