The UK has taken action against illegal settlements in the West Bank and supports efforts toward Hamas disarmament, amidst ongoing disputes over territory and human rights.

The entities involved

• West Bank →

  Palestinian territory on the western bank of the Jordan River, occupied by Israel

  • Israeli bombardment and ground operations, coupled with violence and investigations, threaten to spill over across the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem.Mon 16:56
  • Spain's Sira Rego made controversial remarks about the Palestinian state, leading Israel to summon the Spanish embassy and expel diplomats from Ramallah.Mon 14:44
• Hamas →

  Palestinian Islamist political and military organization

  • South Africa filed a case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, concurrent with Trump's executive orders regarding funding cuts and Iran.Mon 17:31
  • An uprising began in Jerusalem after Ariel Sharon entered the Temple Mount, involving attacks and culminating in a summit agreement.Mon 16:56
• East Jerusalem →

  Eastern part of Jerusalem, in dispute between Israel and the Palestinian Arabs since 1967

  • The G7 summit was held in Italy, during which Canada and Australia initiated a new international fund for Israeli-Palestinian peace.Mon 16:51
  • Israeli government announced sanctions affecting East Jerusalem, sparking disagreement over settlements.Mon 15:47

Related events

• UK and US states announce trade restrictions targeting Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.Sep 9
• The UK is planning sanctions against settlements in the West Bank.Sep 3
• The UK is reviewing its policy in response to settler violence in the occupied West Bank and preparing for potential broad escalation.Sep 13
• Netanyahu refuses to dismantle West Bank settlements amid protracted conflict and rocket fire from Hamas.Aug 10
• Hamas perpetrated attacks against Israel while multiple countries joined to ban imports to settlements.Fri 14:41