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UN expert commends UK's planned Israel settlement trade ban.
Francesca Albanese, the UN's special rapporteur, called the UK's planned ban on trade with Israeli settlements a significant change in government stance. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has promised more decisive action against settlements and aid restrictions in Gaza, with details expected on Tuesday. Albanese warned the ban must extend beyond goods to services to be a true shift.
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