**PM Warned Rosebank Oil Field Risks Breaching West Bank Sanctions Amid Israeli Firm Ties**
**London, UK** – Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has reportedly been warned that the controversial Rosebank oil and gas field project could be in breach of international sanctions related to the West Bank due to alleged ties to an Israeli firm. Campaigners and Green Party co-leader Zack Polanski have raised serious concerns, calling for an urgent review of the project’s legal compliance.
The warning centres on allegations that one of the entities involved in the Rosebank project has financial or ownership connections to an Israeli firm implicated in activities within the occupied West Bank. Such ties, critics argue, could lead to a potential violation of guidelines discouraging economic engagement with Israeli settlements, which are considered illegal under international law.
Green Party co-leader Zack Polanski voiced his alarm, stating: “It is completely unacceptable for a UK-sanctioned project to potentially breach international law regarding the West Bank. The government must immediately clarify the nature of these alleged links and halt any further progress on Rosebank until a thorough investigation is conducted.”
The Rosebank field, located west of Shetland in the North Sea, has already faced significant opposition from environmental groups concerned about its climate impact. This new dimension adds a complex geopolitical and legal layer to the project, potentially placing the UK government in a difficult diplomatic position.
While the specific Israeli firm involved has not been publicly named in detail by the campaigners, the concerns revolve around the intricate web of corporate ownership and financial backing that underpins large-scale energy projects. Campaigners are urging Downing Street to disclose all relevant information and ensure that UK projects uphold international legal obligations.
A Downing Street spokesperson has yet to comment directly on the specific allegations, but sources indicate the government takes all sanction compliance matters seriously and expects all entities operating within its jurisdiction to adhere to international law. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, which approved the Rosebank project last year, may be pressed for clarification on its due diligence processes.
The controversy highlights the increasing scrutiny on financial and corporate linkages in major infrastructure projects, especially those with international dimensions and potential human rights implications.
