Foreign Secretary Ed Milliband says the UK had to “call out” Israeli settlement activity in the West Bank before it became too late to save a two-state solution. The UK has announced a ban on imports from Israeli settlements there, where Israel has built about 160 settlements housing 700,000 people.

BBBC News2026-09-09 12:02

Britain, France and Canada said Tuesday they would ban imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. A UK minister accused Israel of ignoring the “ethnic cleansing” of Palestinians there, prompting Israel to announce immediate counter-measures against Britain.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-09 10:10

Former Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy reacts to an explosive Haaretz report claiming Benjamin Netanyahu was warned about Hamas’ 7 October terrorist attack. Levy says such a warning would be expected to reach security chiefs.

Eeuronews2026-09-09 10:00

A review of Wednesday’s British press examines reactions to sanctions imposed on Israel, with The Times calling them “counterproductive” and out of step with the government’s “theatrical rhetoric.” The roundup also covers an Israeli investigation into October 7, the return of CDs and South Park’s joke aimed at Trump.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-09 06:18

Canada has joined the UK, France and nine other countries in announcing plans to sanction Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. A joint statement said settlements, including the proposed E1 project, and settler violence pose “a direct and urgent threat to a vision for peace.”

GGlobal News2026-09-09 02:30

The UK government has launched a scathing attack on Israel’s conduct in the West Bank and Gaza. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said “terrorists” were carrying out ethnic cleansing in the West Bank with the backing of Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. He announced sanctions on trade with settlements and said UK policy now formally regards Israel’s occupation of the West Bank as unlawful.

BBBC News2026-09-08 22:44

Settler-related violence against Palestinians has surged in the occupied West Bank. Six people, including three pupils at a boys’ school, have been killed in al-Mughayyir this year. Fourteen-year-old Aws al-Naasan was shot dead by a settler outside the school in April, and parents’ fears have grown as casualties continued.

BBBC News2026-09-08 21:30

The UK, France and Canada said Tuesday they plan to sanction illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, in a coordinated move highlighting Israel’s growing international isolation. British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband strongly condemned Israel’s actions, saying “settler terrorists” had carried out “ethnic cleansing” against Palestinians there.

CCNN2026-09-08 21:14

Israel said Tuesday it would close Britain’s consulate in East Jerusalem in response to plans by the UK, France and Canada to block imports from Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The move comes amid a diplomatic dispute over settlement-related trade measures.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-08 21:01

The UK has announced sweeping new measures against Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, including an import ban and sanctions. Israel has responded with sanctions of its own, intensifying an expanding diplomatic clash.

DDW News2026-09-08 21:00

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband told Parliament that the UK would ban imports from Israeli settlements in the illegally occupied West Bank. He said the government agrees that ethnic cleansing is taking place in parts of the West Bank and accused Israel’s government of turning a “blind eye”. Israel responded by closing the British consulate in Jerusalem and barring 11 left-wing MPs from entering the country.

BBBC News2026-09-08 20:00

Israel says it will close the British Consulate in occupied East Jerusalem after the UK banned goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said Britain could no longer merely condemn injustice and suffering, but had to act against further settlement expansion.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-08 19:30

The UK has announced a ban on goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, with France, Canada and nine other European countries set to follow. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband accused Israel’s government of ignoring what he called the “ethnic cleansing” of Palestinians by Jewish settlers, saying its inaction was undermining the prospect of a two-state solution.

BBBC News2026-09-08 19:30

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a political storm and accusations during Israel’s election campaign that he ignored a direct UAE warning about the imminence of Hamas’ 7 October attack in 2023.

Eeuronews2026-09-08 19:28

Israeli opposition leaders said Tuesday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was unfit for office after a report claimed the United Arab Emirates had warned him about the planned October 7, 2023 Hamas attack. Haaretz said UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan spoke with Netanyahu about a week and a half beforehand and warned that Hamas was preparing a major operation.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-08 18:31

Eleven European countries and Canada announced trade sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in the West Bank. British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband accused “settler terrorists” of “ethnic cleansing” in parts of the territory and said the UK would ban imports from illegal settlements. Israel responded by closing the British consulate in Jerusalem.

Eeuronews2026-09-08 18:31

Britain, France and Canada said Tuesday they will prohibit imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. A UK minister accused Israel of turning a blind eye to the “ethnic cleansing” of Palestinians there.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-08 18:24

British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said the UK will prohibit imports of all goods from Israeli settlements and prevent companies from supplying them with services including financing, construction, infrastructure, real estate and advertising. Israel reacted angrily, saying it would shut the British consulate in Jerusalem.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-08 17:53

UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced a ban on imports from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and accused Israel of ignoring what he described as ethnic cleansing. The measures are due to take effect within six to nine months and are being coordinated with 11 other countries, including Canada, France and Spain.

TTRT World2026-09-08 17:22

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar criticised the UK’s ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements, calling it interference in Israel’s upcoming elections. He also described British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband’s comments on illegal settlements and settler violence as “scandalous” and false. Miliband had condemned the “ethnic cleansing” of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank by “settler terrorists”.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-08 14:56

The UK is banning imports of goods made in illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband accused Israel’s government of ignoring what he described as ethnic cleansing in the territory. Xavier Abu Eid, a former Palestine Liberation Organization adviser, offers his analysis.

TTRT World2026-09-08 14:50

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said France will join the UK and other countries in beginning a process to ban products from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The move comes amid rising settler violence that has further damaged prospects for a two-state solution with the Palestinians.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-08 14:48

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband accused Israel’s government of turning a “blind eye” to what he called settler “ethnic cleansing” in the West Bank. He told Parliament that Britain would coordinate with other countries on an import ban targeting goods from illegal settlements in the occupied territories.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-08 14:47

The UK announced sanctions targeting Israeli settlements. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband says settlers in the West Bank are carrying out ethnic cleansing against Palestinians in the area.

AABC News2026-09-08 14:46