UK bans goods from Israeli West Bank settlements: What that really means

Foreign Minister Ed Miliband said the ban represents a ‘comprehensive reset’ of the UK’s policy on Israel.

x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband arrives ahead of a cabinet meeting in Downing Street in London on July 21, 2026, a day after Andy Burnham became Britain's new prime minister [AFP] By Shola Lawal Published On 8 Sep 2026 8 Sep 2026 | Updated: 10 hours ago Updated: 10 hours ago The United Kingdom has announced a ban on the import of all goods produced by illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, in the country’s most significant policy since London’s historic recognition of Palestinian statehood last year.