The Long Overdue Ban on Settlement Trade: What It Means for Palestinians and Their Allies The UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband's announcement to ban trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank has been met with praise and criticism from various quarters.
Palestinian residents of the West Bank welcome the move as a step forward, but they argue it comes too late and doesn't go far enough.
The decision marks a shift in tone towards the Israeli government and reflects growing international recognition of the illegality of Israel's occupation.