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Ed Miliband: The official view of the British Government is that the occupation is unlawful, because of Israel’s entrenchment of its…

On the recordSeptember 8, 2026
The official view of the British Government is that the occupation is unlawful, because of Israel’s entrenchment of its control, its intention to extend permanent sovereignty, and its expansionist agenda via illegal settlements.
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Ed Miliband
Labour Party

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Announcing the UK Government's stance on the occupation of the West Bank.

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