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Israeli Settlements: Sanctions

Commons · Question 28597 · Tabled 9 Sep 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 15 Sep 2026

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Asked by Ayoub Khan

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will assess the potential benefits of imposing sanctions on Israeli public bodies exercising functions relating to the planning, financing or expansion of settlements i

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Answered by Stephen Doughty, 15 Sep 2026

The Government is developing the detail of the measures announced on 8 September 2026 at pace. As announced by the Foreign Secretary, the new regime will provide powers to take action against individuals and entities that support, facilitate or profit fro...