Britain Targets Israeli Settlements | US News

Britain has slapped major new sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank, calling them illegal and accusing settlers of ethnic cleansing — including banning imports from those areas, targeting companies involved, blocking settlement property ads, and halting arms deals that could aid the occupation. The move targets specific projects like E1, seen as a threat to any future two-state solution. Israel retaliated fiercely, slamming Britain’s actions as lies and hostile interference, shutting down its consulate in East Jerusalem, barring British politicians, and cutting ties with joint operations. This marks a dramatic shift in UK policy, sparking domestic debate among Jewish leaders while reaffirming that Britain’s stance is against settlement expansion — not Israel as a whole — and that trade with Israel within pre-1967 borders remains intact. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/18b2b2dad278cbe6