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Al Jazeera

center49d ago

UK bans goods from Israeli West Bank settlements: What that really means

The United Kingdom has banned imports of all goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, with Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband stating this represents a "comprehensive reset" of UK policy and accusing Israel of "ethnic cleansing." In response, Israel banned 12 British MPs from entering the country, while 12 other nations announced similar trade restrictions and support for a two-state solution.

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Middle East Eye

center49d ago

UK trade ban on illegal settlements is a welcome first step to justice for Palestinians

The UK government has announced a ban on all trade with illegal Israeli settlements, a move described as a significant rebalance in international affairs. This decision is presented as a long-overdue step towards justice for Palestinians, addressing legal and moral obligations and placing the UK on the 'right side of history'.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center49d ago

Putin and Trump discuss US special envoys' trip to Kyiv

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with former US President Donald Trump on September 8 regarding the visits of US special envoys to Kyiv and Moscow. According to the Kremlin, Trump expressed a desire to achieve peace in Ukraine during his potential presidency, which Putin stated would restore US-Russia relations, and both leaders described the envoys' trips as positive.

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Middle East Eye

center49d ago

Israel's foreign minister accuses UK of 'interference' and threatens response

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar accused the UK of "interference" and "hostile actions" following the UK's imposition of a ban on trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Sa'ar stated that Israel has no choice but to respond to the UK's move and accompanying criticism of settlements, which he deemed "outrageous and false."

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Middle East Eye

center49d ago

What will Britain’s new sanctions on Israeli settlements actually target?

Britain's Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced new sanctions on Tuesday targeting the trade, finance, and services sustaining Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, including a ban on imports and action against companies involved in settlement expansion. These measures, which also restrict arms exports that materially contribute to the occupation, represent the UK's strongest package against settlements and have drawn condemnation from pro-Israel groups and threats of response from the US.

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Middle East Eye

center49d ago

BDS co-founder criticises UK settlement trade ban as 'performative' and ineffective

BDS co-founder Omar Barghouti stated that the UK's new restrictions on settlement trade are 'performative' and ineffective, arguing that the UK remains complicit with Israel's actions. Barghouti asserted that the UK has an obligation to end all relations with Israel that enable its occupation, citing the ICJ's advisory opinion and the difficulty in differentiating between the Israeli and settlement economies.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center49d ago

Ukraine's Luch presents surface-to-air missile based on Stuhna anti-tank missile

Ukraine's Luch design bureau has presented the RK-2PZ surface-to-air missile, developed from the Stuhna anti-tank missile and designed for use with the Desna or modernized Strela-10 systems. This missile, featuring laser beam guidance and a proximity sensor, is reportedly used on the battlefield and is suitable for engaging slower aerial targets like drones, though its subsonic speed makes it less effective against cruise missiles.

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Middle East Eye

center49d ago

Oxfam calls on UK to extend settlement trade ban

Oxfam welcomed the UK's announced ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, calling it a significant step towards respecting international law and Palestinian rights. The organization urged the UK to expand the ban to include all services and investment in settlements, halt arms sales to Israel, and use diplomatic and economic tools to end the occupation and support Palestinian self-determination.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center49d ago

Zelenskyy spoke with prosecutor general after meeting with heads of anti-corruption agencies – sources

President Zelenskyy met with the heads of Ukraine's NABU and SAPO on September 7th to discuss corruption schemes within the Prosecutor General's Office. Following this meeting, Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko, who was not present during the discussion with the agency heads, submitted his resignation.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center49d ago

EU agrees to allocate €3.2bn for Patriot missiles for Ukraine

EU member states have agreed to allocate €3.2 billion for the purchase of US-made interceptor missiles for Ukraine's Patriot air defence systems. This decision, expected to be finalized by September 11, aims to bolster Ukraine's ability to defend its skies against Russian attacks and adds to previous aid packages.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center49d ago

Even the whole GDP won't cover spending: Ukraine has received US$200bn from its partners, but that isn't enough

Ukraine has received nearly US$200 billion from international partners since February 2022, equivalent to its 2021 GDP, to fund government and military spending. Despite this substantial aid, which is projected to exceed pre-war GDP by 2026, the country faces significant funding gaps for its defence needs, potentially requiring the acceleration of next year's financial allocations.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center49d ago

Ukraine has received US$200bn from its partners, but that isn't enough

Ukraine has received approximately US$200 billion from international partners since February 2022, an amount equivalent to its 2021 pre-war GDP. Despite this substantial financing, including major programs from the IMF and EU, the funds are insufficient to cover all of the state's financial needs, particularly for defense spending.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center49d ago

Kremlin claims every passing day worsens Ukraine's position

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia's demands on Kyiv will inevitably toughen with each passing day of the war. Peskov reiterated Moscow's confidence in military victory and its predetermined conditions for settlement, while refusing to comment on US envoys' messages to Ukraine.

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Middle East Eye

center49d ago

12 countries say they will sanction trade from Israeli settlements

Twelve countries, including Canada, France, and the UK, announced their intention to impose sanctions on trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, citing rising settler violence against Palestinian villages. The joint statement from the nations' foreign ministers declared that trade with settlements is illegal under international law and that these measures will be introduced according to national procedures.

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Al Jazeera

center49d ago

Qatar says reopening Strait of Hormuz ‘unconditionally’ is a priority

Qatar's Foreign Ministry stated on Tuesday that reopening the Strait of Hormuz unconditionally is a top priority and that Doha is discussing new ideas with partners, including China, to resolve the ongoing conflict. The ministry emphasized the need for political will from both Iran and the US to end the current state of 'no war and no peace' in the region.

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Middle East Eye

center49d ago

Israeli court rejects petition to halt key West Bank settlement project

An Israeli court on Tuesday rejected a petition by rights groups seeking to halt the E1 settlement project east of Jerusalem, which would further isolate annexed East Jerusalem from the West Bank. The Jerusalem District Court dismissed the motion to stall the publication of tenders for over 1,200 housing units, a plan previously frozen for decades due to international pressure.

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Al Jazeera

center49d ago

Sudan’s healthcare system on brink of collapse, MSF warns

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) warned on Tuesday that Sudan's healthcare system is collapsing, with 37 percent of facilities nonoperational due to dwindling international aid funding. The medical charity urged governments at the UN General Assembly to protect health funding as the war between the SAF and RSF escalates, exacerbating a severe humanitarian crisis.

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The Guardian Middle East

left49d ago

Houthis strike Saudi Arabian cities in significant expansion of Middle East war

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis launched overnight drone and missile attacks on four Saudi Arabian cities, reportedly wounding over 70 people and damaging oil facilities in Jizan and Abha. Saudi Arabia stated it would retaliate, demanding a halt to Houthi strikes amid escalating regional tensions involving Iran and the United States.

Iran

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Middle East Eye

center49d ago

France and Canada to follow UK in announcing sanctions on Israeli settlements

France and Canada will join the UK in announcing sanctions on goods from Israeli settlements, following a joint statement with eleven other countries confirming their intention to introduce national or EU restrictions. This coordinated action by historically close US allies is perceived as a significant rebuke to US policy and aims to increase international pressure on Israel over its settlement expansion.

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Al Jazeera

center49d ago

Israeli forces kill Palestinian man and withhold his body near Nablus

Israeli forces shot and killed 29-year-old Abdul Karim Muhammad Salem Khader in Aqraba, south of Nablus, on Tuesday after besieging his home with an antitank rifle grenade and demolishing parts of it. The Israeli army claimed Khader was an armed man who attempted to attack soldiers, while Palestinian sources reported his body was withheld by Israeli forces following the raid.

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