SanctionsMiddle East Eye
Israeli settlements: What does the ICJ ruling require Britain and other states do?
Sondos Asem9/8/2026
On Tuesday, UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced measures that appear to aim to comply with a landmark legal opinion issued by the United Nations’ highest court more than two years ago. In a long-anticipated speech in parliament, Miliband declared the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory illegal and announced both comprehensive sanctions on Israeli settlements and a ban on all arms licences and other exports that "materially contribute to the occupation".
© Middle East Eye — excerpt. Originally published by Middle East Eye. View the original ↗
Related coverage
SanctionsYemen's Houthis are upending the Gulf order. The Saudis are the biggest losersSanctionsWatch: Francesca Albanese on Macklemore, Miliband and the road to beating Apartheid in IsraelSanctionsTrump administration readies sweeping sanctions against ICC, reports saySanctionsTrump administration prepares sanctions vs ICC, sources say