Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has backed Britain's decision to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements, saying escalating violence against Palestinians has made such measures unavoidable.

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.

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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

UK bans trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank. US recognition of Palestine before 2027 at 3.8% YES.

The U.K. is one of a dozen Western nations to announce trade restrictions Tuesday on goods made in Israel's West Bank settlements.