Khan al Ahmar community responds to UK sanctions
BBC Middle East Correspondent Lucy Williamson visited the Palestinian community of Khan al Ahmar, where residents are living under demolition orders from Israel. The report also examines the neighbouring Israeli settlement of Maale Admumim and how the community views UK sanctions.
BBC Middle East Correspondent Lucy Williamson visited the Palestinian community of Khan al Ahmar and the neighbouring Israeli settlement of Maale Admumim.
The report covers how the Khan al Ahmar community views UK sanctions while residents remain under demolition orders from Israel.
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What consequences could the sanctions have for the communities involved?
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