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Burnham says UK exploring measures against Israeli settlements in West Bank

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has stated the UK is exploring potential measures against Israeli settlements in the West Bank amid ongoing settler attacks on Palestinians. The UK previously imposed trade guidance on settlements but avoided a full import ban, following an International Court of Justice ruling that settlements violate international law in June 2024.

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Andy BurnhampersonUnited KingdomplaceIsraeli settlementstopicWest BankplaceInternational Court of JusticeorganizationHebronplaceJeninplaceWAFAorganization

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