UK bans trade with Israeli settlements in West Bank
The United Kingdom has banned trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, joining Canada and France in restricting commerce with these settlements. The move is part of growing international isolation for Israel this week. However, the new sanctions contain some exceptions, including for certain weapons exports, which some observers say limits their effectiveness.
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The story so far
3 developments- Sep 7Only lean-left coverage:UK set to announce trade ban on Israeli settlements in the West Bank
- Sep 8UK imposes ban on goods from Israeli settlements in occupied West Bank
- Sep 9UK government defends decision to ban trade with Israeli settlements
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