British Foreign Secretary warns local companies: "Do not bid for tenders in E1 areas"

British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband issued an unusual call to British businesses, urging them not to submit bids for construction tenders in the E1 areas of Judea and Samaria, while warning of legal consequences and reputational damage.

British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband issued an unusual call today (Monday) to British businesses, urging them not to accept any tenders in the E1 areas of Judea and Samaria. In his statement, Miliband wrote: "We call on businesses and individuals not to submit bids for construction tenders in the E1 area. They should be aware of the legal consequences and reputational damage, including the risk of being involved in serious violations of international law." The article does not include an official Israeli response.