New Restrictions from the UK on Illegal Settlements in the West Bank

British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced new restrictions against illegal settlements in the West Bank.

Miliband emphasized that settler violence in these regions has now gained a systematic dimension.

Miliband stated that there will be an import ban on goods coming from illegal settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, and said, "The British government accepts that there is ethnic cleansing of Palestinians by settler terrorists in the West Bank." he said.

E1 REACTION TO ISRAEL

Miliband had previously harshly criticized the planned development activities in the E1 region, finding them contrary to international legislation. He pointed out that the project in question separated East Jerusalem from its surroundings and cut off the north-south connection of the West Bank.

Evaluating the road map to be followed against land violations, Miliband stated the following:

"We are negotiating this process both within our own cabinet and with friendly countries. If understanding is shown, we will be able to make clearer statements in the coming weeks."