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UK Sanctions 3 Illegal Settlements and 4 Organizations Supporting Israeli Settlers Amid 1,400 Violence Incidents in West Bank

Oct 15, 2024, 02:09 PM

The UK government has announced new sanctions targeting organizations and individuals involved in supporting Israeli settler outposts in the West Bank. On October 15, 2024, the UK imposed sanctions on seven groups linked to extremist settlers, which the government claims have been involved in violence against Palestinian communities. This decision follows reports of over 1,400 incidents of settler violence in the West Bank since October 2023, according to the United Nations. The sanctioned entities include three illegal settlements and four organizations accused of sponsoring violence. UK officials have called for Israel to halt the expansion of settlements on Palestinian land, emphasizing the need for accountability in light of the ongoing violence faced by Palestinians, including forced evictions and land seizures, which are deemed illegal under international law. The sanctions come amid increasing calls from UK lawmakers for stronger actions against illegal Israeli settlements.