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UK sanctions West Bank settlements, Israel shuts Jerusalem consulate

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has accused Israeli settlers of "ethnic cleansing" in the West Bank, leading to the UK imposing sanctions on trade with the settlements. Israel responded by closing its UK consulate in East Jerusalem, with the US ambassador to Israel warning of potential American reprisals. Miliband also accepted an International Court of Justice opinion that the entire occupation is unlawful.

By BriefTea Editorial · 9 September 2026 at 6:43

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