West Bank & Jerusalem
British MP welcomes sanctions on Israeli settlements, demands swift implementation
Image credit: Shehab Wire (EN)
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British lawmaker Emily Thornberry, who chairs the Commons Foreign Affairs Committee, welcomed new sanctions imposed by the British government against Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories, Shehab Wire reported. She urged authorities to move quickly on enforcement of the measures.
Thornberry's statement reflected long-standing opposition to Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank. The sanctions represent a notable policy shift for Britain, which has faced mounting pressure from lawmakers and advocacy groups over its stance on Palestinian issues. The move follows growing international criticism of settlement activity deemed illegal under international law.
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