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Britain to Impose Sanctions on Settlement Expansion

Britain will begin imposing sanctions on individuals and entities involved in Israeli settlement expansion, construction, or funding starting Thursday. This accelerated measure, previously expected to take months, comes ahead of a tender deadline in the sensitive E1 area.

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What happened

01Britain will start imposing sanctions on those involved in Israeli settlement expansion starting Thursday.
02The sanctions regime now includes individuals and entities involved in settlement construction and funding.
03The move comes days before a construction tender deadline in the E1 area, considered a 'red line' by the West.
04Britain, Canada, and France are also implementing a trade ban with settlements.
05In response, Israel's Foreign Minister announced the closure of the British Consulate in Jerusalem.
06The sanctions align with a 2024 International Court of Justice opinion on the illegality of the occupation.

The UK, joined by Canada and France, is also implementing a trade ban with settlements. In response, Israel's Foreign Minister announced the closure of the British Consulate in Jerusalem.

Translated and summarized by baba from Haaretz, the latest report. Read Haaretz’s original