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UK Government Bans Trade with Israeli Settlements, Citing Ethnic Cleansing Accusations

The UK government has banned trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, citing accusations of ethnic cleansing against Palestinians. This decision, announced on September 8, 2026, has drawn criticism from Israel, which plans to close the British consulate in Jerusalem in response. The UK aims to prevent further settlement expansion and violence, with support from France and Canada for similar actions.

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The UK government has banned trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, citing accusations of ethnic cleansing against Palestinians. This decision, announced on September 8, 2026, has drawn criticism from Israel, which plans to close the British consulate in Jerusalem in response. The UK aims to prevent further settlement expansion and violence, with support from France and Canada for similar actions.

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UK government bans trade with Israeli settlements and accuses settlers of 'ethnic cleansing'

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UK Government Bans Trade with Israeli Settlements, Citing Ethnic Cleansing Accusations