Tuesday, September 08, 2026

UK Bans Trade with West Bank Settlements as Israel Hits Back

Sep 8, 2026 | The UK has announced measures targeting trade with illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, in a major shift in foreign policy.

Andy Burnham has issued a joint statement with French President Emmanuel Macron and Canada’s Mark Carney, stressing an “unwavering commitment to Israel’s security” alongside a “safe and secure” Palestine.

But the Chief Rabbi has called it a “dark day for Britain’s Jews”, warning that the measures could embolden those who use hatred as a weapon against the Jewish community.