# UK expands sanctions powers to target supporters of illegal Israeli settlements

https://mins.news/en/item/100170

- The Guardian, 2026-10-14 16:51 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/oct/14/uk-sanctions-powers-action-supporters-israeli-settlements

> The UK is widening its powers to freeze assets and sanction entities that enable illegal Israeli settlements, obstruct humanitarian aid or unlawfully detain people. The new grounds include serious breaches of international humanitarian law, obstruction of aid, and serious violations of the right to liberty and security. They also cover those who facilitate, finance or benefit from qualifying conduct.

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