Canada, France, Norway and the UK are imposing new sanctions in response to violent events in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
The UK said it will impose sanctions on six entities and one individual involved in financing, enabling and carrying out settler violence in the occupied Palestinian territories. A statement says the move follows Australia and New Zealand publicising co-ordinated sanctions last week.
Australia, Canada, France, Norway and the UK have each made the historic decision to recognise Palestinian statehood, reflecting the rights of the Palestinian people. ”Today, they are acting together again in support of the same objectives,” the statement added.
“Those designated will face asset freezes and, where appropriate, travel bans and director disqualification. These sanctions will disrupt the flows of finance that have allowed extremist settler groups to act with impunity in the West Bank and demonstrate the UK’s commitment to a two-state solution.”
