Sanctions and Semantics: Miliband's Dilemma in the House of Commons The UK government's decision to impose sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank has sparked a heated debate.
At its center is Ed Miliband, the foreign secretary, who has been defending the move against criticism from prominent Jewish leaders and right wing media outlets.
In his Commons statement, Miliband argued that the sanctions were necessary to uphold British values such as the rule of law, dignity for people, and prevention of injustice.