UK warns E1 settlement tender bidders they risk sanctions under new powers
On the closing day for bids on Israel's E1 settlement construction tender, the Foreign Secretary issued a direct warning to any business or individual considering participation. The statement points to new sanctions powers aimed at those involved in illegal settlement construction, and previews legislation on settlement goods and the services that finance them. A short but pointed signal for compliance and government affairs teams.
- The 19 October 2026 statement marks the deadline for bids on Israel's E1 settlement construction tender.
- The UK says it has created new powers to sanction individuals and companies involved in constructing illegal settlements such as E1.
- Miliband warned bidders of legal and reputational consequences, including the risk of serious breaches of international law.
- The Government reiterated a commitment to legislate to ban goods imported from illegal settlements and to act on services that finance or facilitate them.