Legislation9/8/2026

Britain Imposed Restrictions on Settlements; 24 Countries Condemned the E1 Plan

British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced trade and business restrictions concerning the Israeli settlements. At the same time, 24 countries condemned the E1 plan, but not all of them joined the sanctions.

Key facts

•Report date: September 8, 2026
•Publication time: 16:06
•Initiator of the measures: Britain
•The sanctions concern settlements beyond the “Green Line”
•24 countries condemned the E1 plan
•Not all 24 countries joined the sanctions

What Measures Were Announced

According to the source report, the restrictions concern trade with the settlements and business activity related to them. Ed Miliband called the occupation of the West Bank illegal and emphasized that the measures are directed only against the settlements, and not against Israel within the boundaries of the “Green Line.” The source does not specify the exact list of prohibitions, how they will be applied, or the statute under which they were imposed.

The Position of the 24 Countries

Twelve countries issued a joint statement concerning resolution of the conflict based on the two-state principle. Some already support sanctions, while others are prepared to do so provided that the measures are advanced within the European Union. Another 12 countries joined the condemnation of the E1 plan but, as of the publication date, did not support sanctions.

What Was Decided Regarding the E1 Plan

The source reports international condemnation of the E1 plan but does not state that a judicial ruling or a binding decision under international law was adopted to revoke or suspend the plan. Nor was information provided regarding the Israeli authorities’ response or how the British restrictions will be enforced in practice.

What this means for you

For Israeli residents and companies, the practical significance depends on whether they engage in trade or business activity related to the settlements. The report indicates that activity within the boundaries of the “Green Line” is not targeted by the announced measures. However, it is still impossible to assess the precise implications: the source does not provide the text of the statute imposing the sanctions or detailed rules for its application.

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