UK Expands Trade and Services Restrictions on Settlements

London bans imports of settlement goods and restricts financing, construction and real estate services; France and Canada join

According to the report, the UK government announced a full ban on imports of goods produced in settlements in Judea and Samaria. It also decided to restrict financial, construction, infrastructure, real estate and advertising services linked to settlement activity. France and Canada announced they will join the goods import ban, though the scope of their additional measures remains unclear. Settlement representatives responded to the move, though full details of the response were not included in the brief. The step appears to expand earlier policies by these countries toward economic activity in the area.

What this means for land buyers

For land buyers and investors in Judea and Samaria, this development may affect access to international financing, business partnerships and marketing channels linked to abroad. It is advisable to monitor actual implementation of the restrictions and responses from Israeli and international bodies before making investment decisions.

Further reading

• Renewal of land settlement in Judea & Samaria
• Buying land in Israel from abroad