UK announces travel ban on settlers responsible for violence against Palestinians

British Foreign Minister David Cameron announces a ban on violent Israeli settlers from entering the UK, “to make sure our country cannot be a home for people who commit these intimidating acts.”

In a tweet, Cameron says “extremist settlers, by targeting and killing Palestinian civilians, are undermining security and stability for both Israelis and Palestinians. Israel must take stronger action to stop settler violence and hold the perpetrators accountable.”

Yesterday, 56 British parliamentarians demanded that the government make the move.

Last week, the United States announced a similar measure.

Extremist settlers, by targeting and killing Palestinian civilians, are undermining security and stability for both Israelis and Palestinians.

Israel must take stronger action to stop settler violence and hold the perpetrators accountable.

We are banning those responsible for…

— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) December 14, 2023