The UK's Half Measures on Israeli Settlement Goods The UK government's recent announcement of a ban on imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank has been met with applause from those who have long criticized Britain's complicity in Israel's expansionist policies.
However, a closer examination reveals a more nuanced picture one that raises questions about the effectiveness of this ban and its potential to change the dynamics of trade between the UK and Israel.
The policy relies on ambiguous definitions and unclear lines of responsibility. Goods produced in Israeli settlements will no longer be allowed into Britain, but what exactly constitutes a "settlement good"?