France, Canada, UK End Trade with West Bank Settlements; Nine More States Follow

France, Canada, and the UK announced an end to trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, with Denmark, Spain, Finland, Ireland, Iceland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, and Sweden confirming similar restrictions in a joint statement. This marks a coordinated Western shift in trade policy toward settlements, potentially escalating diplomatic pressure on Israel. The scope and enforcement timeline remain unclear, but the move signals a broader European alignment on the issue.