Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleForeign Secretary Ed Miliband is set to unveil a UK ban on the trade of goods and services from Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The measures follow Israel's decision to issue tenders for 1,200 homes as part of the controversial E1 settlement project in the occupied territory. The decision is expected to draw fierce criticism from the US and Israel, with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar warning that Israel will retaliate. Tensions have escalated following comments from US Ambassador Mike Huckabee, who criticised the UK after Miliband raised concerns over blocked medical aid to Gaza. A YouGov survey indicates strong public backing for the policy, with 50 per cent of Britons supporting a trade ban on West Bank settlements. In fullUK to announce trade ban with Israeli West Bank settlementsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

New measures are expected to prohibit any investment in illegal Israeli settlement businesses

British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband told the House of Commons last week the UK needs “a comprehensive reset of our policy” when it comes to the West Bank.

Britain will announce a trade ban on goods from Israeli settlements later today. This move supports the long-standing two-state solution for the region. Foreign Minister Ed…

Britain’s trade ban is expected to have little impact on £6bn bilateral trade