Crews battle wildfire that shut down major highways in Israel
A major wildfire swept through Ben Shemen Forest in central Israel, prompting authorities to close Highway 6.
Labour Friends of Israel (LFI), a prominent lobby group within the Labour Party, has published a report defending major West Bank settlement blocs. Despite the settlements being illegal under international law and the International Court of Justice's ruling on the occupation of Palestinian territory, LFI urges the British government not to ban goods produced by these settlements.
This stance comes as the government considers imposing such a ban, which would violate British policy. LFI, with over 70 MPs as affiliates, argues against the ban in a policy briefing report titled "Settlements and Solutions: A Guide to the Issues." The report emphasizes the illegality of all Israeli settlements in the West Bank, including the major blocs, and highlights the obligations placed on countries to end the occupation.
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