Opinion: UK trade ban on illegal settlements is a welcome first step to justice for Palestinians
Opinion: UK trade ban on illegal settlements is a welcome first step to justice for Palestinians MP is the Labour Member of Parliament for Sheffield Central Abtisam Mohamed argues in an opinion piece for Middle East Eye that, while British trade ban is not enough to end an illegal Israeli occupation on its own, it is a necessary first step to put economic pressure on Israel and encourage other…
Labour MP Abtisam Mohamed has hailed the UK's recent trade ban on illegal Israeli settlements as a crucial first step towards justice for Palestinians. While the British measure alone will not end Israel's illegal occupation, it represents a necessary economic pressure point that could encourage other nations to follow suit. Mohamed's opinion piece for Middle East Eye suggests the government's decision is both welcome and long overdue, coming from a foreign secretary who is finally willing to demonstrate leadership.
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