BDS co-founder criticises UK settlement trade ban as 'performative' and ineffective
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Source: Middle East Eye
Published: 2026-09-08 23:58 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Europe, Iran, Trade & Sanctions, Business & Economy
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Omar Barghouti, the co-founder of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement that aims to pressure Israel over its occupation of Palestinian land, has criticised the new restrictions introduced by the UK on settlement trade as "performative".
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