Israel is accused of ethnic cleansing of Palestinians. Assets from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, worth billions of dollars, are now sanctioned. Led by the United Kingdom, several European countries and Canada have announced a ban on trade with the settlements. They say Israel’s actions in the Palestinian territory undermine the possibility of a two-state solution. They have also condemned the sharp rise in settler violence. Attacking illegal settlements is not new, but this time Israel has responded quickly. He has announced the closure of the British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem and threatened further measures. But will the import ban make a difference on the ground? Presenter: Dareen Abughaida Guests: Alan Duncan – Former UK Foreign Secretary Francesca Albanese – United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territory Mitchell Barak – Founder of KEEVOON Research Strategy and Communications and former assistant to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Published 9 September 20269 September 2026Share How important are the new European sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements? on social networksshare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
