Settlements

Settlements are Israeli civilian communities built on land occupied by Israel in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, which are considered illegal under international law by a majority of the international community.

Why it’s in the news: They are in the news due to the UK's announcement of trade sanctions and a ban on importing goods from these settlements, prompting a strong diplomatic response from Israel.

Latest on Settlements

• US Companies on Pace to Pay $1.4 Billion in Privacy Settlements
• Israel to close British consulate in East Jerusalem following import ban from settlements
• UK announces sanctions on West Bank settlements prompting furious Israeli response
• UK imposes trade ban on goods from Israeli West Bank settlements
• UK set to announce trade ban on Israeli settlements in the West Bank
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