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UK Sanctions Illegal Israeli Settler Outposts in West Bank Under Global Human Rights Regime

Oct 15, 2024, 02:09 PM

The UK government has announced new sanctions targeting illegal Israeli settler outposts and organizations supporting extremist settlers in the West Bank under the Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime. The sanctions are in response to over 1,400 incidents of settler violence reported since October 2023. Specific targets include three illegal settlements—Tirzah Valley Farm Outpost, Meitarim Outpost, and Shuvi Eretz Outpost—and four organizations accused of committing violence against Palestinians. The UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy emphasized the need for the Israeli government to take serious action to curb the violence. These measures are seen as a significant step in holding those responsible for human rights violations accountable.