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British minister condemns Israeli occupation
British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced that the British government now officially considers the Israeli occupation of the West Bank to be unlawful, based on the International Court of Justice's 2024 ruling. He pointed to the increase in settlers from 270,000 in 1993 to approximately 770,000 today, describing what is happening as "ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians, with over 4,000 Palestinians expelled since 2023 across 65 communities. Britain also announced a ban on the import of goods from illegal settlements and imposed sanctions on companies and individuals involved in expanding settlements. Additionally, it reaffirmed its rejection of all arms export requests that contribute to the occupation. Alongside France and Canada, Britain supported a ban on imports from settlements. It also criticized Israeli policies and backed the International Criminal Court's investigations into potential human rights violations and war crimes in Gaza, where Israeli operations have resulted in over 70,000 deaths, including 20,000 children. The government emphasized that the situation constitutes a "preventable humanitarian disaster."
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