UK government bans trade with Israeli settlements and accuses settlers of 'ethnic cleansing'
Summary
The United Kingdom has banned trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, accusing settlers of ethnic cleansing against Palestinians. France and Canada are taking similar steps, while Israel criticized the move and responded with diplomatic and security measures against the UK.Key Facts
- The UK banned imports and services linked to Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
- British officials called settlement activities ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.
- France and Canada announced similar bans to protect the possibility of a future Palestinian state.
- Israel will close the British consulate in Jerusalem and expel UK personnel from security cooperation programs.
- Israeli settlements have increased under Prime Minister Netanyahu’s government, which opposes a Palestinian state.
- The international community largely considers these settlements illegal under international law.
- Several European countries have also banned or are planning to ban goods from Israeli settlements.
- The UK will apply the trade ban within six to nine months.
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