UK threatens sanctions against firms linked to Israel’s illegal settlements in West Bank

British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband on Monday warned companies and individuals against bidding for construction projects linked to illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, citing potential sanctions, Anadolu reports. “We urge businesses and individuals not to proceed with bids for E1 construction tenders,” Miliband said in a statement. He warned that participation in the project could carry legal and reputational consequences, including the risk of involvement in serious breaches of international law. “I want to be very clear with those considering engaging in the tendering process: we have created new powers allowing us to sanction individuals and companies involved in the construction of illegal settlements such as E1,” Miliband said. READ: British premier defends sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements […]