- Foreign secretary Ed Miliband announced a UK trade ban on imports from illegal Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, with 11 other countries following suit.
- US President Donald Trump offered no opposition to the sanctions when briefed by Andy Burnham prior to the official announcement.
- Israel retaliated against the UK's actions by closing the British consulate in Jerusalem and banning 12 British officials from entering the country.
- The trade ban was prompted by Israel approving tenders for 1,200 settlement homes in the E1 area, which Miliband stated would render a two-state solution unviable.
- Miliband defended the measures against criticism from Israel and Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis, insisting the UK must uphold its moral and legal responsibilities.
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