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UK targets Israeli settlements; Israel orders UK Jerusalem consulate closed

September 12, 2026 · Morning edition

London announced sanctions targeting West Bank settlement goods and services and declared the occupation unlawful, aligning with the ICJ advisory opinion. Israel responded with measures including shutting the UK consulate in Jerusalem and limiting UK roles in Gaza-related coordination and PA police training.

Sources

UK to bring forward new powers to respond to moral emergency in Palestine, and target illegal settlement activity in the West Bank to protect the viability of a two-state solution - GOV.UK — GOV.UK
UK foreign secretary announces sanctions on trade with Israeli West Bank settlements — The Guardian
FM Sa'ar announces closure of British consulate in Jerusalem and countermeasures against UK sanctions Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Gov.il — Gov.il

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