Britain, Canada, and France announced import bans on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank on September 9, 2026. This decision follows increasing international criticism of Israel's settlement policies, which are seen as undermining the two-state solution. The UK government declared Israel's occupation unlawful and plans to impose sanctions on companies involved in settlement expansion. In retaliation, Israel closed the British consulate in Jerusalem and barred entry to British nationals, escalating tensions between the nations.
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