New UK sanctions powers will enable action against supporters of illegal Israeli settlements
Summary
The UK is creating new rules to freeze assets and punish people or groups involved in illegal Israeli settlements, blocking humanitarian aid, or unlawful imprisonment. These sanctions aim to target not only direct offenders but also those who support or benefit from these actions, and they will come into effect soon after approval by UK lawmakers.Key Facts
- The UK is expanding its sanctions laws to cover serious violations of humanitarian law, blocking aid, and unlawful detention.
- Illegal Israeli settlement activities are considered breaches of international humanitarian law.
- Israel closed the UK consulate in protest and withdrew diplomats after the UK announced these new sanctions powers.
- The UK plans to punish anyone who helps or supports such violations, including companies and banks.
- Sanctions can include freezing assets, travel bans, and banning company directors.
- The UK can quickly apply sanctions based on decisions from the EU, US, Canada, or Australia for up to 112 days while preparing its own case.
- The new sanctions focus partly on a planned Israeli settlement called E1, which could harm the possibility of a two-state peace solution.
- These measures also address the unlawful detention of Palestinian children, with thousands affected over the past 20 years.
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