Exclusive: Britain mulls ban on Israeli settlement goods

The British government is considering imposing a ban on the import of goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Sources indicate that while the Middle East Minister finds a ban desirable, the Prime Minister is currently reluctant to implement it. A ban is considered likely if there is a significant expansion of settlements or large-scale settler violence. Senior Labour MPs are urging the government to act, arguing a ban is consistent with the UK's position on the illegality of the settlements and would follow previous sanctions against settlers and Israeli ministers.