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 Miliband is expected to make a parliamentary statement. Prime Minister Andy Burnham stressed the importance of the two-state solution to Donald Trump. Expanded settlement activity has increased the urgency of this policy change.

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