MPs call for end to real estate event over fear it pushes sale of Israeli settlements
Summary
Over 100 UK lawmakers have asked the government to cancel a real estate event in London that appeared to promote the sale of land in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The lawmakers and several organizations argue that the event supports Israel’s expansion of settlements considered illegal under international law. Organizers deny selling West Bank land and say they only show properties inside Israel’s recognized borders.Key Facts
- More than 100 UK MPs and Lords signed a letter asking the UK government to stop a London real estate event linked to Israeli settlements.
- The event was seen as promoting land sales in the occupied West Bank, which the UK considers illegal settlements.
- The letter says allowing the event would break UK rules and international law on settlements.
- The event was part of a series, with previous stops in Toronto and New York.
- Organizers deny marketing West Bank properties, claiming all listings are inside Israel’s official borders ("Green line").
- The UK and other western countries recently sanctioned firms for supporting settler violence in the West Bank but have not banned trade with settlements.
- Civil rights groups and the London mayor have also expressed concern over the event.
- The event includes property advice and showed a map without clear distinctions for Gaza, the West Bank, or the Golan Heights.
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