Twelve Nations Back or Consider West Bank Settlement Trade Curbs
Twelve countries announced Tuesday they will support or are considering imposing restrictions on trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, which they deem illegal under international law. In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of these nations declared that Israeli government actions in the West Bank undermine the possibility of a two-state solution.
The countries making this announcement are Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. Each nation affirmed its intention to implement national restrictions and/or support European Union measures targeting goods from these settlements. Alternatively, they are actively evaluating such steps and other potential actions in accordance with their domestic procedures.
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