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UK to sanction West Bank settlement trade as Burnham shifts Middle East approach

The United Kingdom is poised to announce sanctions targeting goods and services tied to Israeli settlements in the West Bank, with Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband set to unveil the measures under Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The embargo on settlement-linked trade, prompted by expansion projects such as the E1 corridor, is framed as protecting the viability of a two-state solution and has drawn criticism from Israel and portions of the United States. Burnham’s recent call with President Trump signals potential early friction with Washington over the policy.

via Fox News|

#israel-palestine-conflict #sanctions #two-state-solution

world1 month ago•10 min saved

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.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#israel-uk-relations #jewish-community-concerns #trade-restrictions

world1 month ago•50 min saved

Israel warns of retaliation as UK weighs sanctions over West Bank settlements

Israel warned it would retaliate if Britain imposes sanctions over West Bank settlements as UK foreign secretary Ed Miliband pledges a “comprehensive reset” of policy, including steps to curb financing, construction, or advertising of settlements. Israel’s Gideon Saar insisted that if Britain acts against Israel, Israel will act against Britain, while Miliband’s remarks came amid Israel’s recent tendering of about 1,200 settlement homes in the strategic E1 area east of Jerusalem, a move condemned for potentially imperiling a two-state solution and drawing renewed international scrutiny.

via Yahoo|

#e1-area #israel #two-state-solution

world5 months ago•5 min saved

Mamdani Condemns NYC Real-Estate Expo Selling West Bank Settlement Lands

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani publicly condemned a roving real estate expo held at Park East Synagogue that promotes buying land in Israel and West Bank settlements, saying the event could facilitate illegal land sales under international law and contribute to Palestinian displacement; the expo, organized by Home in Israel, features properties in settlements like Gush Etzion and drew planned protests from Pal-Awda amid broader debates over free speech and safety at houses of worship.

via The Intercept|

#international-law #mamdani #park-east-synagogue

world6 months ago•3 min saved

OIC condemns secret approval of 34 West Bank settlements

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation condemned Israel’s reportedly secret approval of 34 new West Bank settlements, calling it a grave violation of international law that undermines the two-state solution; the move adds to ongoing expansion since 2022 and drew condemnations from the EU and Sweden, while Israel has not issued an official comment.

via Al Jazeera|

#international-law #oic #palestinians

world9 months ago•3 min saved

International Condemnation Mounts Over Israel's West Bank Settlement Expansion

Thirteen European countries and Japan condemned Israel's approval of 19 new West Bank settlements, citing violations of international law and risks to regional stability, amid increased settler violence and Israeli government expansion in the occupied territories.

via CNN|

#european-condemnation #international-law #israel

international-relations2 years ago•3 min saved

US Imposes Sanctions on Israeli West Bank Settlers and Outposts

The Biden administration imposed sanctions on two West Bank settlements and three Israeli citizens due to acts of violence against Palestinians, marking the first time economic restrictions have been placed on entire Israeli outposts in the Palestinian territory. The move comes amid rising tensions between the Biden administration and the Israeli government over the continued violence by Israeli settlers in the West Bank and the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The sanctions block access to U.S. property or assets and prohibit financial institutions from working with those targeted, and were issued under an executive order signed by Biden in February that allowed the United States to target people who undermined peace, security, and stability in the West Bank.

via The Washington Post|

#biden-administration #gaza #international-relations

international-relations-middle-east-conflict2 years ago•2 min saved

"Challenges in US-Israel Relations: Biden's Role and Democratic Preferences"

The U.S. and Israel appear to be at odds as President Biden seeks a cease-fire in Gaza while Israeli Defense Minister Gallant insists military operations will continue until all hostages are freed. The Biden administration has criticized Israel's approach, with Defense Secretary Austin warning of strategic defeat due to heavy-handed tactics and Secretary of State Blinken condemning new settlements in the West Bank as inconsistent with international law. However, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has not reined in extremist members of his Cabinet pursuing settlement expansion, highlighting a growing disconnect between the two allies.

via World Politics Review|

#biden-administration #gaza-conflict #international-relations-middle-east-conflict

politics3 years ago•6 min saved

Israel's Settlement Expansion in West Bank Continues Despite Palestinian Boycott.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has given Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, an ultranationalist advocate of settlements, practically all control over planning approval for construction in West Bank settlements, according to a controversial resolution passed by the government. The decision also expedites and eases the process for expanding existing West Bank settlements and retroactively legalizing some illegal outposts. Settlement leaders praised the move, while opponents warned it would allow for unchecked expansion of the settlements and constituted further “de facto annexation” of the West Bank.

via The Times of Israel|

#benjamin-netanyahu #bezalel-smotrich #palestinian-territories