West Bank & Jerusalem
UK warns settlers in West Bank of potential sanctions
West Bank & JerusalemGraphic: Times of Palestine
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The UK government has warned British citizens living in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank that they could face sanctions under a new regime targeting settlement activity, Middle East Eye reported. The warning signals a shift in British policy toward the settlements, which are considered illegal under international law.
The sanctions regime would mark an escalation in UK measures against Israeli settlement expansion. The government's move reflects growing international pressure on states to hold accountable those involved in settlement construction and maintenance in Palestinian territories.
