UK bans goods from Israeli settlements; US declines to follow

On September 8, 2026, the UK government announced a ban on goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, citing concerns over settler violence and ethnic cleansing. The move drew praise from Egypt and criticism from Israeli officials, who threatened an immediate response. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US would not join the UK sanctions. The ban marks a significant shift in UK policy toward the settlements.