UK sanctions won't stop Israel's settlement expansion
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On 8 September, the UK foreign secretary announced new sanctions against Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The move was part of a joint effort by twelve countries. Ed Miliband, the foreign secretary, told the House of Commons that "ethnic cleansing" was taking place in the West Bank.
The sanctions target specific companies and individuals. These are businesses that provide services for settlement expansion, including construction, infrastructure, financing, and real estate.