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<p>The UK policy on settlement expansion is clear: settlements are illegal under international
law and only make it harder to progress to achieving peace and security for Israelis
and Palestinians. We have called on the Israeli Government to halt seizures of Palestinian
lands immediately.</p><p>On 3 May, the Foreign Secretary announced new sanctions on
extremist groups and individuals for inciting and perpetrating settler violence in
the West Bank. The measures impose financial restrictions on the entities and individuals,
and travel restrictions on the individuals. The UK will not hesitate to take further
action if needed, including through further sanctions.</p><p>The Foreign Secretary
has made our position clear to his Israeli counterparts, most recently during his
visit to the region on 17 April.</p>
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