The United Kingdom has condemned what it describes as “settler terrorism” associated with a campaign of ethnic cleansing in the West Bank. In conjunction with this condemnation, the UK has imposed extensive trade sanctions on Israeli settlements situated in occupied Palestinian territories. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband expressed an unprecedented level of disapproval towards the Israeli government’s actions, highlighting the disproportionate violence in Gaza that has resulted in the deaths of approximately 70,000 individuals, including around 20,000 children.

For further insights, Lucy Hough interviews chief Middle East correspondent Emma Graham-Harrison, which is available for viewing on YouTube.