PARIS — France has announced that it will take steps to prohibit imports of goods originating from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, joining the United Kingdom and Canada in a coordinated effort focused on protecting the prospects of a two-state solution.

The decision was announced in a joint statement issued on September 8 by French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The three governments said expanding settlements and increasing settler violence pose a serious threat to the possibility of lasting Israeli-Palestinian peace.

The French government said the measures will target goods produced in settlements and will also include targeted action against settlements and people or entities involved in facilitating or benefiting from settlement activity. The governments said settlements are contrary to international law.

France’s move comes as diplomatic pressure over the West Bank continues to grow. Reuters reported that French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot described the planned restrictions as a response to settlement expansion, rising settler violence and developments surrounding the E1 settlement area.

The three governments stressed that their decision is not intended to end their relationships with Israel. They reiterated support for Israel’s security and said they want Israel and a future Palestinian state to exist alongside one another in safety.

The joint statement also said France, Britain and Canada will cooperate during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly to advance efforts aimed at preserving the two-state solution and pursuing a political path toward peace.

The announcement represents another significant development in France’s Middle East policy. It follows increasing international concern over settlement expansion and violence in the West Bank and comes amid wider disagreements among European countries over how strongly to respond to Israeli policies.

France’s Foreign Ministry separately listed the joint declaration on September 8 among its latest official diplomatic statements concerning Israel and Palestine.

The exact implementation arrangements for the import restrictions, including their timetable and detailed scope, are still to be worked out. Reuters reported that further details are expected as France and its partners develop the measures.

The French announcement therefore places Paris alongside London and Ottawa in a coordinated attempt to increase pressure over settlement activity while continuing to advocate for a negotiated two-state settlement.