75 UK MPs urge sanctions on ‘Israel’ over West Bank policies

• 75 British MPs back motion calling for sanctions
• Motion cites settlement expansion and land seizure in West Bank
• Calls include trade restrictions and arms export ban

Seventy-five members of the British Parliament have signed an Early Day Motion calling on the UK government to impose tougher punitive measures on ‘Israel’ over its policies in the occupied Palestinian territories and what they described as escalating violations of international law.

The motion, numbered EDM 2822 and introduced by MP Richard Burgon, condemns a recent ‘Israeli’ decision to legalise the seizure of land in the West Bank and register it as “state property.” Lawmakers said the move represents an unlawful expansion of confiscation and settlement activity.

Reference to International Court of Justice

The signatories cited the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice issued in July 2024, which stated that the continued occupation of Palestinian territory is unlawful and must end.

Calls for sanctions and trade restrictions

The motion urges the UK government to comply with its international obligations by halting any support that could contribute to the continuation of the occupation.

It outlines several measures, including banning trade and investment linked to settlement goods and services, imposing individual sanctions such as travel bans and asset freezes on those involved, suspending the UK-'Israel' trade agreement, and enforcing a full arms export ban.