UK announces import ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements and a sanctions regime
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9 Sept, 05:46ZUK announces sanctions and a ban on settlement goods.
First reportThe Guardian · 9 Sept, 05:46Z
Latest reportThe Guardian · 10 Sept, 10:00Z
Span28 hours · 7.0h between reports on average
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Why it matters
What
UK foreign secretary Ed Miliband announced an import ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements and sanctions targeting the occupation.
Why
The policy increases economic pressure, while campaigners say sustained activism pushed the government to act.
Watch
Campaigners seek a full arms embargo and an end to security cooperation, while critics monitor military exports and surveillance technology.
Coverage over time
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Where the coverage comes from
Perspective mix: 3 center-left.
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- Miliband announced new measures targeting Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
- First measure: ban on imports of goods from illegal settlements.
- France and Canada will join the UK in sanctioning settlements.
- The policy aims to close a gap between rhetoric and action on settlement activity.
- The announcements come ahead of a pivotal by-election in Holborn and St Pancras.
Summary
- Prominent British rabbis backed Ed Miliband’s sanctions on settlements in the West Bank.
- Sir Ephraim Mirvis called sanctions a 'dark day for British Jews' and warned of violence.
- Progressive rabbis stressed diversity of views while supporting or opposing measures.
- Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg visited Umm al Khair and condemned settler violence.
- Orthodox and progressive voices urged action and a path toward a two-state solution.
Summary
- UK foreign secretary Ed Miliband announces import ban on goods from settlements.
- The move includes a comprehensive sanctions regime targeting the occupation.
- Campaigners credit sustained activism for pressuring the government to act.
- Calls for a full arms embargo and end to cooperation with Israeli security forces.
- Critics warn some military exports and surveillance tech still flow to Israel.