MPs call for end to real estate event over fear it pushes sale of Israeli settlements

More than 100 United Kingdom lawmakers have called on the government to cancel an Israeli real estate event scheduled for London. The parliamentarians and members of the House of Lords expressed strong concerns that the event promotes the sale of properties located in Israeli settlements within the occupied West Bank.

In a letter addressed to the foreign secretary, the 101 signatories warned that the event is "firmly embedded in Israel’s project of colonial expansion." They argued that it facilitates the sale of land they describe as "stolen from Palestinians." The lawmakers urged the government to take "all necessary steps" to prevent the event from proceeding in the capital.

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firmly embedded in Israel’s project of colonial expansion by facilitating the sale of land that has been stolen from Palestinians

The call for cancellation highlights a significant political and ethical debate surrounding Israeli settlements and their promotion on international platforms. The lawmakers' intervention underscores the sensitivity of the issue and the pressure on the UK government to act.

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all necessary steps