On October 19, local time, British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband issued a statement warning companies and individuals not to participate in Israel's tenders for settlement construction projects in the West Bank's “E1 Zone”; otherwise, they may face legal and reputational risks, and may become the target of British sanctions. Miliband said that the Israeli government's promotion of the “E1 Zone” settlement construction project directly threatens the prospects for realizing the “two-state solution” of the Israeli-Palestinian issue and has been widely condemned by the international community. Miliband stressed that Britain has established new sanctions powers and can impose sanctions on individuals and enterprises involved in the construction of illegal settlements such as the “E1 Zone.” He urged companies and individuals concerned not to participate in bidding for relevant projects, and warned participants that they might face serious legal and other consequences, including serious violations of international law.

On October 19, local time, British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband issued a statement warning companies and individuals not to participate in Israel's tenders for settlement construction projects in the West Bank's “E1 Zone”; otherwise, they may face legal and reputational risks, and may be the target of British sanctions. Miliband said that the Israeli government's promotion of the “E1 Zone” settlement construction project directly threatens the prospects for realizing the “two-state solution” of the Israeli-Palestinian issue and has been widely condemned by the international community. Miliband stressed that Britain has established new sanctions powers and can impose sanctions on individuals and enterprises involved in the construction of illegal settlements such as the “E1 Zone.” He urged companies and individuals concerned not to participate in bidding for relevant projects, and warned participants that they might face serious legal and other consequences, including serious violations of international law.