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British banks warned not to invest in planned Israeli settlement before UK trade ban begins

MPs send out letter as Israeli government seeks bids for construction of large E1 settlement in West Bank

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22

E1: the illegal settlement at the heart of the UK’s West Bank trade ban

Israel has been building settlements in the occupied West Bank for decades. But Britain’s new ban on the import of settlement goods comes in a response to a major escalation in construction over the past four years, which an International Court of Justice advisory opinion in 2024 concluded is illegal…

The Conversation · Sep 9

UN expert Francesca Albanese calls for ‘true paradigm shift’ as Miliband resets policy on Israel

Exclusive: UN special rapporteur on occupied territories says ban on goods from settlements ‘important’ but must go further if it is to amount to more than a ‘press release’

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7

France, Germany, UK and Italy slam Israel's 'E1' West Bank settler project

Paris, Berlin, London and Rome on Thursday condemned Israel's decision to open bidding for a planned settlement project in the occupied West Bank. The sprawling "E1" development, which like all Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory is illegal under international law, would further cut Palestinian-majority east Jerusalem off from…

France 24 · Aug 20

European leaders demand Israel halt controversial E1 settlement project in West Bank

The E1 plan was green-lit by Israel last year and would further separate east Jerusalem, occupied and annexed by Israel and predominantly inhabited by Palestinians, from the West Bank.

Euronews · Aug 20

UK clashes with Israel over controversial West Bank settlement

Foreign secretary Ed Miliband said he would soon announce moves to respond to Israeli government policies, protect the viability of the Palestinian state and ‘target sanctions at those who participate in illegal settlement expansion’

The Independent UK · Aug 20

UK vows 'comprehensive' action to prevent Israel's illegal E1 West Bank settlement

THE UK will set out “comprehensive” measures to protect the viability of the Palestinian state amid an escalating threat from Israel, Foreign…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 20

UK summons Israeli envoy over West Bank settlements

LONDON - Britain said on Wednesday it had summoned Israel's charge d'affaires and demanded a halt to a major West Bank settlement project after Israeli authorities opened bidding for more than 1,200 homes in the area.

Bangkok Post · Aug 20

Israel demolishes dozens of Palestinian shops ahead of settlement-linked road project

The project would lead to the displacement of thousands of Bedouin Arabs living in the area, Ofran said

The Independent UK · May 12

UK government urged to act over proposed illegal Israeli settlement

Former diplomats say ministers must threaten action against any companies bidding to build E1 settlement of 3,400 houses in West Bank

The Guardian - UK · Apr 7