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The UK has banned imports from Israeli West Bank settlements and sanctioned related companies, declaring the occupation unlawful. Israel retaliated by closing the British consulate and banning UK politicians, while the US warned of economic consequences for British businesses.
On September 8, 2026, the United Kingdom, France, and Canada announced coordinated trade sanctions targeting goods and services from Israeli settlements in the West Bank. UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband declared the occupation unlawful and pledged to ban imports from settlement areas, targeting companies involved in construction and real estate. The move follows Israel’s approval of 1,200 new homes in the E1 area, which critics argue destroys the viability of a two-state solution. Israel responded by closing the British consulate in Jerusalem and banning 12 UK politicians, while the US warned of economic retaliation against British businesses.