The US president seemed unusually hesitant to elaborate on the joint sanctions from Britain, Canada and France

The Prime Minister is close to agreeing a package of measures that is expected to agree a ban on imports from goods produced in Israeli settlements in the West Bank.

Downing Street targets West Bank trade while attempting to reassure White House over symbolic impact.

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