UK to curb trade with West Bank settlements in policy reset
Britain is poised to announce a ban on trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, likely including goods from the settlements and targeted sanctions, as part of Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband’s broader policy reset. The move has drawn concern from UK Jewish groups about safety and the impact on UK-Israel ties, while critics warn it could harm Palestinians and may raise trade-law issues. The announcement is expected in Parliament after a Westminster Hall debate on Jewish safety, timed near the Jewish New Year.