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UK's Lammy says Israel settlement plan 'must be stopped now'

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Posted on August 14, 2025

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· Last updated: January 22, 2026

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UK's Lammy says Israel settlement plan 'must be stopped now'

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LONDON (Reuters) -British foreign minister David Lammy said Israeli plans to develop a settlement that would divide the West Bank and cut it off from East Jerusalem marked a breach of international

UK's Lammy Urges Immediate Halt to Israel's Settlement Plans

UK's Stance on Israeli Settlement Plans

LONDON (Reuters) -British foreign minister David Lammy said Israeli plans to develop a settlement that would divide the West Bank and cut it off from East Jerusalem marked a breach of international law and must be stopped immediately.

Impact on Palestinian State

"The UK strongly opposes the Israeli government's E1 settlement plans, which would divide a future Palestinian state in two and mark a flagrant breach of international law. The plans must be stopped now," Lammy said in an emailed statement.

International Law Concerns

(Reporting by Sachin Ravikumar and William James)

Key Takeaways

UK opposes Israel's E1 settlement plans.
Plans would divide West Bank and East Jerusalem.
David Lammy cites breach of international law.
Settlement impacts future Palestinian state.
Urgent call for plans to be stopped immediately.

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What is international law?

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A Palestinian state is a sovereign state that claims the territory of the West Bank and Gaza Strip, with East Jerusalem as its capital. It is recognized by many countries and international organizations.

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UK's Lammy says Israel settlement plan 'must be stopped now'

UK's Lammy Urges Immediate Halt to Israel's Settlement Plans

UK's Stance on Israeli Settlement Plans

Impact on Palestinian State

International Law Concerns

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