Source · Select Committees · Foreign Affairs Committee
Recommendation 11
11
Deferred
Government has halted trade talks with Israel until a peace settlement is agreed.
Conclusion
The Government has halted trade talks with Israel and further progress on the 2030 Roadmap and we expect that to continue until an internationally- recognised peace settlement has been agreed. (Conclusion, Paragraph 64)
Government Response Summary
The government notes the conclusion and states its clear position that Israeli settlements are illegal under international law, and goods from them are not entitled to trade preferences. It advises against economic involvement in settlements, but does not explicitly confirm or deny the halting of trade talks or commit to their continued suspension.
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
The Government notes the Committee’s recommendation. The UK Government has a clear position that Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories are illegal under international law. Goods originating from illegal Israeli settlements are not entitled to tariff and trade preferences under either the existing agreement between the UK and Israel, or in our agreement with the PA. There are clear risks related to economic and financial activities in the settlements, and we do not encourage or offer support to such activity. We advise that those contemplating any economic or financial involvement in settlements should seek appropriate legal advice. UK Government guidance equips individuals and businesses to make their own informed choices regarding such commercial activities. Recommendation 13