A recent statement from a UN special rapporteur emphasizes the significance of the UK’s proposed ban on goods from Israeli settlements, labeling it an important initial measure. However, the rapporteur argues that the UK must take additional steps to ensure the ban leads to tangible results rather than serving merely as a symbolic gesture.
The UK Foreign Secretary, Ed Miliband, has pledged a more robust approach to addressing the issue of Israeli settlements while simultaneously tackling the ongoing restrictions on aid to Gaza. This stance has drawn criticism from US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, who accused the UK government of harboring anti-Jewish sentiments.
Fonte/Origem: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/07/un-francesca-albanese-miliband-israel-palestine-settlements-trade
