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UK Bans Settlement Goods, Sanctions Supporters in Historic Policy Shift
Al Jazeera AR·GB · IL · PS·3 days ago
Far-right settlers, led by Arieh King, rallied outside the British consulate in East Jerusalem demanding its closure after the UK imposed sweeping sanctions on trade linked to illegal settlements. The protest follows Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar's announcement of retaliatory measures, escalating a diplomatic dispute over settlement policy. The UK sanctions mark a notable shift in Western pressure on settlement-related commerce, though their enforcement and broader impact remain uncertain.
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