The UK, France, and Canada announced coordinated sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank on September 8, 2026, viewing them as illegal under international law. Australia declined to join the measure, drawing criticism from Labor party members.
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**Summary** The UK is expected to announce sanctions on goods and services from Israeli settlements in the illegally occupied West Bank Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is due to announce the move in the House of Commons this afternoon - he recently said the UK-Israel relationship would be "reset" The settlements are illegal under international law - the UK's move comes as Israel opens tenders for 1,
A longtime ally of Israel, the U.K. has condemned plans to expand the settlements, which are widely considered illegal under international law.
The UK, France, Canada and other countries announced coordinated measures against Israeli settlements in the West Bank, as western nations sought to raise pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government even at the risk of provoking criticism from President Donald Trump.
Speaking in the House of Lords on Wednesday, Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell said he welcomed Mr Miliband’s statement
Reporter: Britain, France, and Canada have imposed sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank. What is your reaction? Trump: I will be speaking to Israel and to them, and I will find out what’s their thinking. I understand exactly what’s going on, but I want to find out why all of a sudden that happened.
Australia declined to join move by UK, Canada and France in banning trade with illegal Israeli settlements Labor party members have criticised the federal government for not following the UK, Canada and France in banning trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, urging Penny Wong to mount a stronger response to violence against Palestinians. The Labor Friends of Palestine group wrote to the