UK to prepare targeted sanctions over Israeli settlements

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UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said the government would prepare new targeted sanctions against Israelis participating in “illegal settlement expansion” in Gaza and the West Bank. The remarks were presented as the latest sign of Labour’s harder stance toward Israel.

WHO: Ed Miliband

WHAT: Said the UK government would prepare new targeted sanctions against Israelis involved in “illegal settlement expansion” in Gaza and the West Bank

WHEN: Reported Aug 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET

WHERE: United Kingdom

WHY: Cause not yet established.

How this story developed (showing 2 of 2 earlier reports)

Miliband threatens sanctions over West Bank settlement expansion · Aug 20, 2026 at 7:09 AM ET
UK foreign minister to prepare targeted sanctions over E1 · Aug 20, 2026 at 2:12 AM ET

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