Israeli settlements
Coverage of Israeli settlements in the Nexus archive.
- Ireland passes bill banning imports of goods from Israeli settlements
Ireland has passed a bill banning imports of goods from Israeli settlements. An Israeli settlers' outpost has been newly established in the West Bank town of Qabalan, southeast of Nablus.
- Smotrich says plans drawn up to establish 3 Israeli settlements in Gaza
Israeli Finance minister Smotrich has proposed plans to establish three Israeli settlements in Gaza, urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to approve the move, which he claims will enhance security.
- Campaigners criticise apology from property show after illegal Israeli settlements advertised
Exclusive images reveal illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank were advertised at a property show in London. Campaigners have criticized the apology issued by the property show in response.
- 'This must end': Norway moves to cut trade with illegal Israeli settlements
Norway's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has proposed a bill to ban trade with Israeli settlements in occupied Palestine, citing their violation of international law and obstruction of peace. The proposal would prohibit Norwegian exports to and imports from these settlements in the West Bank.
- Norway readies bill to ban all trade with Israeli settlements
Norway is preparing legislation to ban all trade with Israeli settlements, which will undergo three months of consultations before a vote. The Foreign Minister stated that these 'colonies undermine the very foundations of the Palestinian state.'
- 'This must end': Norway moves to cut trade with illegal Israeli settlements
Norway has proposed a bill to ban trade with Israeli settlements in occupied Palestine, citing they violate international law and hinder peace. The bill prohibits Norwegian exports, imports, property purchases, and services related to settlements, with violations punishable by law.
- Norway seeks to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine
Norway is consulting on a new bill to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine. The government is enhancing policies targeting 'unlawful' Israeli activities.
- Norway moves to ban trade with Israeli settlements
Norway plans to ban its citizens and businesses from trading goods produced in illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. The government announced this move on Friday, targeting economic activity linked to Israel's settlement enterprise in occupied land.
- London real estate event admits promoting Israeli settlement property 'by mistake'
Organizers of a London real estate event admitted properties in Israeli settlements were promoted 'by mistake' during the event held at Edgware United Synagogue. They defended the event, asserting British Jews' right to purchase global property, while the UK government initiated an investigation. The organizers disputed claims of promoting 'stolen Palestinian land,' labeling the areas as 'disputed territories.'
- Investigation alleges European trade helps sustain Israeli settlements
A report by Global Echo alleges that European imports include Israeli settlement produce mislabeled as Israeli goods, benefiting from tariff preferences. The investigation found that 1 in 6 shipments to Europe between October 2017 and February 2026 contained such produce, with European importers accused of financially sustaining the settlements.
- EU capitals push for proposal to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements
EU capitals are pushing for a proposal to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements. The G7 summit is set to begin with Trump touting a peace deal in Iran.
- Nearly 100 UK MPs and peers urge cancellation of Israeli settlement event
Nearly 100 UK MPs and peers have signed a letter urging the cancellation of the Great Israeli Real Estate Event in London, which promotes land sales in illegal Israeli settlements. The letter, sent to Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, warns the UK could face international war crimes implications by hosting the event, which facilitates land seized from displaced Palestinians.
- London mayor backs calls to ban Israeli settlement property event
London Mayor Sadiq Khan supports banning a real estate sales event in London that includes properties in Israel and illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank. He condemned the settlements as unjustifiable and illegal under international law and criticized efforts to market such properties in London.
- Sadiq Khan says he told Met Police to investigate Great Israeli Real Estate event
Sadiq Khan, London's mayor, ordered the Metropolitan Police to investigate the Great Israeli Real Estate event, which he opposes due to its promotion of companies linked to illegal Israeli settlements. The event, scheduled for Sunday in London, has drawn condemnation from Khan and legal groups urging the Met to block it under a Serious Crime Prevention Order.
- Palestinian rock climbing in West Bank hindered by Israeli settlements
Rock climbing has gained popularity in the occupied West Bank, but Palestinian climbers face obstacles due to the expansion of Israeli settlements.
- Charities in England and Wales ‘donate millions to illegal Israeli settlements’
Thirty-two charities in England and Wales donated at least £28m to Israeli settlements deemed illegal under international law. MP Melanie Ward has urged the Charity Commission to investigate, citing potential taxpayer subsidization of £5.6m through gift aid. The UK government has tasked the Charity Commission with examining charities' links to the settlements.
- A third of Labour lawmakers urge Britain to ban trade with Israeli settlements
More than a third of Labour Party lawmakers in Britain signed a letter urging the government to end trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces pressure to reconcile Britain's alliance with Israel and the United States with domestic calls for a stronger stance on Israeli actions toward Palestinians.
- Nearly 140 Labour MPs demand ban on UK trade with illegal Israeli settlements after Streeting accused Starmer of ignoring Gaza war crimes
Nearly 140 Labour MPs in the UK have called for a ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements. The move follows accusations by a Labour MP named Streeting that another MP, Starmer, has ignored war crimes in Gaza.
- Israeli Knesset member backs settlement push in southern Syria
An Israeli Knesset member has publicly supported the establishment of Israeli settlements in southern Syria. The statement highlights efforts to expand settlements in the region.
- Irish Government Agrees Bill to Ban Israeli Settlement Trade
The Irish government has agreed to a bill that will ban trade with Israeli settlements. The decision was made at the Government Buildings in Dublin, marking a significant policy shift on trade relations with Israel.
- NY lawmakers reintroduce Mamdani bill targeting nonprofits linked to settlements
New York lawmakers have reintroduced the Mamdani bill, legislation targeting nonprofits linked to Israeli settlements, with mayoral backing under the 'Not on our Dime' initiative. The bill is expected to increase tensions between mainstream Jewish organizations and New York City Hall.
- ‘It’s like stealing’: Palestinian family’s seized property listed on Booking.com
A Palestinian family's seized property is listed on Booking.com as a rental in an illegal Israeli settlement. The property, a home in the West Bank, is described as ideal for outdoor gatherings. The family's farm was taken over and is now among 41 listed rentals.
- Israel bulldozes Palestinian shops to make way for settlement-linked road
Israel has bulldozed Palestinian shops to make way for a settlement-linked road. The move is expected to displace Palestinian business owners and residents. This action is part of a larger plan to expand Israeli settlements in the area.