Impose economic sanctions on Israel.

We believe that there should be a higher tariff on products from the state of Israel in response to its actions in Palestine and Lebanon.

Many people and organisations in the UK and around the world are concerned about civilian deaths.

We believe the UK should impose economic sanctions and put pressure on Israel to change its behaviour.

Since day one, this Government has been clear that we need to see an immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages cruelly detained by Hamas, better protection of civilians, significantly more aid consistently entering Gaza, and a path to long-term peace and stability. Civilian casualties from Israeli strikes are appalling. We do not believe there is a military solution to this conflict. 

Sanctions can be used to achieve a range of foreign and security policy objectives. We use sanctions when they complement other tools as part of a wider strategy. It would not be appropriate to speculate about future sanctions designations as to do so could reduce their impact.

In response to Israel’s actions in Gaza, on 20 May we announced the suspension of negotiations on a new free trade agreement with Israel, a review of cooperation with Israel under the 2030 bilateral roadmap, and the imposition of sanctions on three individuals and four entities involved in the settler movement. The Netanyahu government made this necessary. We will not hesitate to take further actions.

The UK government is clear that we remain committed to our existing trading relationship with Israel and the UK-Israel Trade and Partnership Agreement (TPA) already in force. There are long-standing relationships of trade and economics with Israel, and UK exports to Israel support thousands of jobs in the UK.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office