Britain and 11 other U.S. allies say they'll sanction trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, citing an "unprecedented level of settler violence."…
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WorldPingTwelve countries including Britain, Canada and France Tuesday said they would slap sanctions on trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, after increasing attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinian villages in the occupied territory.
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Israel is closing Britain's consulate in occupied East Jerusalem as part of its retaliatory measures.
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WorldPingFrance, Canada join the U.K. in ban; Israeli President said the U.K.decision would fall “on the wrong side of history”…
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U.S. officials have warned the U.K. of potential economic consequences if it moves ahead with sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
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Numerous other European countries immediately pledged support for the effort, which prompted warnings from the United States.
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WorldPingPalestinians strongly back a ban on settlement goods, but Israel's government says it is a "big mistake".
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