The UK would be following in the footsteps of several European countries who have banned on trade linked to settlements Ministers have suggested goods out of the illegal settlements in the West Bank, a Palestinian territory, could be subject to trade restrictions. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• The UK would be following in the footsteps of several European countries who have banned on trade linked to settlementsS1

• Ministers have suggested goods out of the illegal settlements in the West Bank, a Palestinian territory, could be subject to trade restrictions.S2

• A longtime ally of Israel, the U.K. has condemned plans to expand the settlements, which are widely considered illegal under international law.S3

• Britain plans to ban goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied West BankS4S5