Greater Manchester Mayor Informs Trump of UK Ban on Israeli Settlement Trade

Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, has informed U.S. President Donald Trump of the United Kingdom's decision to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank. This announcement was made earlier today, signaling a significant shift in the UK's foreign policy regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The White House has expressed its displeasure with Burnham's decision and is expected to release a statement criticizing the ban tomorrow. The move is likely to create diplomatic friction between the UK and the United States, as well as with Israel.