UK recognises 'ethnic cleansing' in West Bank, sanctions settlements and declares Israeli occupation illegal

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Britain announced a ban on goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, a move described as a major policy shift and a step towards ending UK complicity with violations of international law. The Israeli government reacted with threats of retaliation, with ministers calling for sanctions against Britain and recognition of Argentine sovereignty over the Falkland Islands.

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Submitted by Imran Mulla on Tue, 09/08/2026 - 13:30 Tel Aviv threatens retaliation as ministers call for sanctions on Britain and expulsion of the UK ambassador to Israel UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced both comprehensive sanctions on Israeli settlements and a ban on all arms licences to Israel in parliament on 8 September 2026 (AFP) Off The British government has recognised the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, declared the Israeli occupation of Palestinian

UK recognises 'ethnic cleansing' in West Bank, sanctions settlements and declares Israeli occupation illegal

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