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UK rabbis condemn Israeli settlements and support Burnham’s sanctions

Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleForeign secretary Ed Miliband has announced a UK trade ban on goods imported from illegal Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, describing the forced removal of Palestinian families as ethnic cleansing.Prime minister Andy Burnham defended the sanctions in the House of Commons during Prime Minister's Questions, stating that Britain must demonstrate international leadership and stand up against injustice.Prominent UK rabbis from the progressive Jewish community have publicly backed the government's measures, describing settler violence as a severe violation of faith, despite opposition to the sanctions from chief rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis. Public support for the trade restrictions stands at 52 per cent according to a YouGov poll, placing the UK alongside 11 other nations including Canada and France that have penalised ongoing developments in the E1 corridor. Donald Trump questioned the timing of the UK ban and announced plans to consult with Israeli officials, although reports suggest he did not object to the measure during a phone call with Andy Burnham. In fullSenior rabbis show support for Burnham’s sanctions on illegal 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

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