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UK to ban trade with Israeli West Bank settlements Tuesday

UK to ban trade with Israeli West Bank settlements Tuesday

The government plans to declare a prohibition on products and certain provisions originating from Israeli settlements located in the West Bank. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband will deliver the announcement in the Commons on Tuesday, with the intention of re-establishing Britain's relationship with Israel. The ban follows Israel's plans for 1,200 new homes in the E1 settlement project.

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