The Economic Times

UK bans all imports from Israeli settlements in West Bank, cites 'settler terrorists;' France, Canada to follow

The United Kingdom government is banning trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced imports of all goods from settlements will cease. Services including financing and construction for settlements are also included in the ban. This action aims to preserve the possibility of a two-state solution. The government is toughening its stance against Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories.