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CP NewsAlert: Canada joins Europeans in pledging ban of Israeli settlement goods

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Robertson, D. (2026, September 8). CP NewsAlert: Canada joins Europeans in pledging ban of Israeli settlement goods. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/cp-newsalert-canada-joins-europeans-in-pledging-ban-of-israeli-settlement-goods/article_8802f3b9-ebed-544e-b50c-1772f5fc356c.html

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Canadian officials have joined with European countries, including the UK and France, in pledging to ban imports of goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The joint statement from these countries accuses Israel of enabling settler violence and expanding illegal settlements under international law. Twelve countries, including Canada, are condemning Israeli actions as "tantamount to the annexation" of Palestinian land. Canadian businesses were previously issued an advisory about potential legal and financial risks for commercial activities linked to Israeli settlements in August 2026.

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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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OTTAWA - Ottawa is joining European nations pledging to ban imports of goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. asserted

Ottawa → join → Bank

Canada, the United Kingdom, France and other countries are accusing Israel of enabling settler violence and working to expand settlements that are widely understood to be illegal under international law. asserted

that → accuse → law

In a joint statement, those countries say they “will bring forward national measures to ban trade in settlement goods” and are joining others condemning the Israeli government over the “rapidly deteriorating” situation for Palestinians. asserted

they → say → Palestinians

Twelve countries, including Canada, used the statement to describe Israeli actions as “tantamount to the annexation of Palestinian land and forcible displacement of the Palestinian population.” asserted

countries → include → population

Israeli President Isaac Herzog says the move amounts to interference in his country’s ongoing national election. asserted

move → say → election

Canada last month issued an advisory to businesses warning them of legal and financial risks for commercial activities linked to Israeli settlements. asserted

Canada → issue → settlements

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 8, 2026. asserted

report → publish → Press

CP NewsAlert: Canada joins Europeans in pledging ban of Israeli settlement goods

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