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  "id": 6300879,
  "title": "12 countries back european measures against West Bank settlements",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/12-countries-back-european-measures-against-west-bank-settlements",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T16:38:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/08/12-countries-back-european-measures-against-west-bank-settlements/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Twelve Western nations have voiced their backing for proposed European measures aimed at curbing trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank's occupied territories. These nations, including Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, outlined in a joint statement their consideration of domestic restrictions or support for European trade limitations on goods stemming from settlements deemed unlawful under international law. The declaration came in response to UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband's announcement of measures targeting Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The 12 countries emphasized their commitment to a two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, urged the cessation of settlement expansions and the removal of extended civilian administrative powers in the occupied region, and called upon Israel to address settler violence and investigate allegations of misconduct by Israeli forces. Despite acknowledging Israel's security concerns and remaining dedicated to combating antisemitism, these countries underscored their stance in favor of the proposed European restrictions on trade with illegal settlements.",
  "summary": "Twelve Western countries have expressed support for proposed European measures targeting trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, including possible restrictions on settlement-related products. The countries, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom, issued a joint statement indicating that they were either…",
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    "outlets": 7,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "PA's UK Embassy praises Foreign Sec. Miliband's ban on trade with West Bank settlements",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/pas-uk-embassy-praises-foreign-sec-milibands-ban-on-trade-with-west",
        "published": "2026-09-08T15:42:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Israel targets UK in response to sanctions on settlements in West Bank",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/israel-targets-uk-in-response-to-sanctions-on-settlements-in-west-bank",
        "published": "2026-09-08T17:15:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Israel targets UK in response to sanctions on settlements in West Bank",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/israel-targets-uk-in-response-to-sanctions-on-settlements-in-west-bank-6306260",
        "published": "2026-09-08T17:15:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Haaretz",
        "title": "U.S. officials, public figures divided over U.K. West Bank settlement sanctions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/u-s-officials-public-figures-divided-over-u-k-west-bank-settlement",
        "published": "2026-09-08T17:22:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "UK, France and Canada target Israeli West Bank settlements",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/uk-france-and-canada-target-israeli-west-bank-settlements",
        "published": "2026-09-08T17:48:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Times of Israel",
        "title": "Shin Bet says it foiled ‘significant’ terror network in West Bank, Jerusalem",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/shin-bet-says-it-foiled-significant-terror-network-in-west-bank",
        "published": "2026-09-08T17:55:07.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}