"Sanctions Regime": The Steps Britain Is Promoting Against Trade with the Settlements | Report

Britain is formulating new sanctions that would ban trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, following Israel's decision to publish a tender for the construction of 1,234 housing units in the E1 area. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is considering steps including a ban on the exchange of goods and services, expanding human rights sanctions, and supporting the International Court of Justice opinion.

Britain is formulating new sanctions that would ban trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, as reported by Bloomberg. The move is being considered as Prime Minister Andrew Burnham seeks to demonstrate a tougher approach to an issue important to Labour Party voters. Britain, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Canada, and Norway issued a joint statement condemning Israel's decision to publish a tender for the construction of 1,234 housing units in the E1 area. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is examining several options, including a new sanctions regime that would prevent the exchange of goods and services with settlements, expanding human rights sanctions to include blocking aid to Gaza, and explicit support for the 2024 International Court of Justice advisory opinion. Miliband is expected to deliver a speech at the UN General Assembly next month. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar dismissed the remarks, calling them "condescending."