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Burnham’s Israel sanctions plan could risk national security, senior Tory warns

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Lynch, D. (2026, September 5). Burnham’s Israel sanctions plan could risk national security, senior Tory warns. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/andy-burnham-tom-tugendhat-ed-miliband-israel-west-bank-b1295911.html

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Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has suggested that goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank could be subject to sanctions. This move has been criticized by senior Tory MP Tom Tugendhat, who warns that imposing such sanctions could risk national security due to Israel's importance as a UK intelligence partner. The UK provides significant intelligence cooperation with Israel, which has helped prevent numerous terror attacks against British citizens. The Israeli settlements in the West Bank are considered illegal under both international and Israeli law.

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Ed Miliband, UK Foreign Secretary, announced plans to impose sanctions on goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, marking a significant shift in Britain’s foreign policy towards Israel. This move, supported by France and Canada, aims to curb settlement expansion and support the "two-state solution," although it has drawn criticism from Israeli officials and US Ambassador Mike Huckabee.

The plan includes banning imports of products made in Israeli settlements, which are considered illegal under international law but disputed by Israel. Mike Huckabee, a Trump-appointed ambassador to Israel, accused Miliband of promoting “Jew hate” over the announcement, despite Miliband himself being Jewish.

Miliband defended the decision during a parliamentary session on September 8, stating that Britain could no longer remain passive and must act against injustices in Gaza and the West Bank. He emphasized that the UK believes Israeli settlement expansion is unlawful and involves ethnic cleansing of Palestinians. The ban targets approximately 700,000 Israelis living in settlements, estimated to constitute a small portion of bilateral trade valued at $8.12 billion.

Critics argue that these measures risk damaging diplomatic relations between Britain and Israel, while supporters see it as necessary for peace efforts. Israeli President Isaac Herzog warned the UK's decision would place them “on the wrong side of history,” highlighting potential repercussions on national security and intelligence cooperation.

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David Lynch

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Claims (14 extracted, 3 hedged)

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband this week said the UK would “reset” its policy on Israel, as his ministers suggested goods coming out of Israeli settlements in the West Bank, a Palestinian territory, could be subject to sanctions. uncertain

goods → say → sanctions

Mr Tugendhat told The Telegraph: “It’s worth remembering that Israel is one of our most important intelligence partners, and has been for many, many years. asserted

Israel → tell → years

“I can tell you, as security minister, a lot of incidents did not happen because of co-operation with intelligence sources in Israel, who helped us to protect British people from terror attacks. asserted

who → tell → attacks

“Now, the first job of the British Government is the protection of the British people, and one of the things I am absolutely clear on, is that leading Britain’s foreign policy is about protecting our people first.” asserted

leading → lead → people

Tensions in the West Bank have flared in recent months, with Israeli settlers involved in violent disputes with Palestinians. asserted

settlers → flare → Palestinians

Prime Minister Mr Burnham suggested he was changing the Government’s approach to the conflict soon after coming to office. uncertain

he → suggest → office

Labour lost the support of many of its left-wing backers under Sir Keir Starmer, over his initial response to the conflict between Israeli forces and the militant group Hamas in Gaza. asserted

Labour → lose → Gaza

Mr Tugendhat also suggested Argentina should be blocked from a major trade agreement, the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), because of its president’s recent calls for Britain to hand over the Falkland islands. uncertain

Britain → suggest → islands

He said: “If (Javier) Milei wants to end his economic crisis, he needs Britain to let him in. asserted

Britain → say → him

I would veto any application from states that threaten the peace of the South Atlantic. asserted

that → veto → Atlantic

We will not be bullied. asserted

We → bully → ?

Britain cannot accept those who threaten us as trade allies. asserted

who → accept → allies

Milei’s political distractions are costing his people. asserted

distractions → cost → people

Britain can be friends with Argentina again, but not if we’re being threatened.” asserted

we → threaten → Argentina

Burnham’s Israel sanctions plan could risk national security, senior Tory warns

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