UK lawmakers demand full arms embargo and settlement trade ban on Israel
UK lawmakers are calling for a full arms embargo and a ban on trade linked to Israeli settlements. The demand is being made by 80 MPs and peers, who are urging the new prime minister to impose these measures. The movement to boycott Israel has been ongoing since 2005, but has gained momentum in recent years.
- ▪80 UK MPs and peers are demanding a full arms embargo on Israel.
- ▪The lawmakers are also calling for a ban on trade linked to Israeli settlements.
- ▪The movement to boycott Israel has been active since 2005, with increased advocacy in recent years.
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UK lawmakers demand full arms embargo and settlement trade ban on IsraelEighty UK MPs and peers urged the new prime minister to impose a full arms embargo, sanction Israel and ban trade linked to Israeli settlements.Follow us on GoogleWhile the movement to boycott Israel has called for divestment since 2005, advocacy has ramped up in many places in the last two years during the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. (photo credit: (STEPHANIE KEITH/GETTY IMAGES))
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