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<p>The UK’s position on settlements within the Occupied Palestinian Territories is
clear: they are illegal under international law and undermine the prospect of a two-state
solution.</p><p> </p><p>Under the existing UK-Israel trade agreement, goods originating
from illegal Israeli settlements are not entitled to tariff and trade preferences
under either the agreement between the UK and Israel, or the agreement between the
UK and the Palestinian Authority.</p><p> </p><p>This will not change in the Israel
FTA. The UK will maintain its long-standing foreign policy positions throughout this
negotiation, including with respect to settlements.</p>
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