The UK government decision to ban all trade with illegal Israeli settlements has all the hallmarks of a major rebalance on international affairs, from a foreign secretary finally willing to listen and show leadership.
Two months ago, I led a debate in parliament on the gravity of the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories, and the gap between our principles and action.
I laid out the ties of complicity that bind the UK to businesses operating in illegal settlements, often given advantages by the Israeli government.
An Al Jazeera investigation later found that the UK has £2.1bn ($2.85bn) in contracts with firms tied to illegal Israeli settlements.
So today’s shift from the government is both welcome and long overdue.
