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Yvette Cooper: Settler expansion and violence is illegal and a fundamental threat to the viability of a two-state solution, and to…

On the recordJune 10, 2026
Settler expansion and violence is illegal and a fundamental threat to the viability of a two-state solution, and to long-term peace and security for Palestinians and Israelis. These measures show the UK is leading with our partners to target those who are fuelling this violence.
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Yvette Cooper
Labour Party

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Statement on sanctions and settler violence

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