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Richard Burgon: “Tougher sanctions on Israel’s illegal settlements are a long-overdue and welcome step towards meeting our legal as well…”

On the recordSeptember 10, 2026
Tougher sanctions on Israel’s illegal settlements are a long-overdue and welcome step towards meeting our legal as well as our moral obligations.
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Richard Burgon
Labour Party

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Commenting on sanctions against Israeli settlements.

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