UK warns British settlers in occupied West Bank of possible sanctions
UK warns British settlers in occupied West Bank of possible sanctions The UK government has warned British citizens living in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank that they could face sanctions under a new regime targeting settlement activity, The New Arab reported. The warning included a reminder that people should be “aware of any new sanctions imposed under the regime”, while London…
The UK government has issued a warning to British citizens residing in Israeli settlements within the occupied West Bank, stating they may face sanctions under a new regime targeting settlement activity. This comes as Britain adopts a more stringent stance on Israeli settlement actions, which the UK considers to be in violation of international law.
The Foreign Office has previously estimated that between 20 and 30 British nationals are present in West Bank settlements, though this number may not be exhaustive as British nationals are not mandated to inform British authorities of their presence.
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