U.K. bans goods from occupied West Bank as Israel and U.S. warn of repercussions

Sep 8, 2026 · Lauren Frayer

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U.K. bans goods from occupied West Bank as Israel and U.S. warn of repercussions

The Israeli settlement of Har Homa, backdropped by the Israeli-occupied Palestinian West Bank city of Bethlehem (R), is seen in the Israel-annexed East Jerusalem on August 14, 2026.

Britain announces a ban on goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, prompting warnings of US repercussions and an angry response from Israel.

(Image credit: Ahmad Gharabli)