# Britain’s crackdown on Israeli settlements sparks fierce backlash

https://mins.news/en/item/49980

- Fox News, 2026-09-08 15:16 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.foxnews.com/world/britains-dramatic-crackdown-israeli-settlements-sparks-fierce-response-us-blowback-looms

> The UK announced a ban on goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, sanctions on businesses and individuals aiding settlement expansion, and restrictions on some exports. Israel responded by announcing the closure of the British Consulate in Jerusalem and other countermeasures, while a Trump administration official warned of negative consequences.

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