UK West Bank sanctions

UK accuses settlers of ethnic cleansing and imposes West Bank sanctions

UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband accused Israeli settlers of "ethnic cleansing" in the West Bank with government backing, announcing a ban on goods from illegal settlements. At least 11 European nations and Canada joined with similar trade sanctions. Israel closed Britain's consulate in East Jerusalem and called the move a "big mistake"; the U.S. warned of repercussions.