The Charity Commission in England and Wales has launched an official investigation into charities donating funds to illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine, initially focusing on eight unnamed organizations following complaints and media reports.
Andy Burnham apologizes for Labour's initial response to Israel's military action in Gaza, stating the party "didn't get it right" and needs to "do better." He signaled a shift in the UK's approach, proposing more pressure on the Israeli government, including potential sanctions and trade bans on goods from illegal settlements.
Andy Burnham apologises for Labour's slow response on Gaza ceasefire. He calls for more pressure on Israel, including a ban on trade with illegal settlements, and notes evidence of war crimes.
Andy Burnham has apologized for Labour's initial response to Israel's military action in Gaza, stating the party "didn't get it right" and needs to "do better." He signaled a shift in the UK's approach, advocating for increased pressure on the Israeli government, potentially through sanctions and trade bans on illegal settlement goods.
Thousands fleeing drought in Zimbabwe are settling in the fertile Eastern Highlands, but face eviction as the government cracks down on illegal settlements. Many say climate change forced them to move, and they hope for regularization of their new homes.
The UK, alongside Australia, France, and Norway, has imposed sanctions on seven entities involved in financing West Bank settler violence. However, the UK stopped short of a trade ban, issuing updated advice to businesses instead, drawing criticism for being "too little too late."
A coalition of Western leaders, including Australia, the UK, France, Germany, and the US, has condemned Israel's settlement expansion in the West Bank, calling it illegal and undermining stability. They urged an end to construction and accountability for settler violence.
