Three Palestinian Christians in the occupied West Bank were asked this week for their opinions about the UK’s announcement of new measures targeting Israeli settlement activity. The UK plans to ban imports from Israeli settlements and restrict services supporting their expansion, with legislation expected within six to nine months. One Christian man in Ramallah, unable to work after losing his permit to enter Israel, welcomed international attention but doubted conditions would improve quickly. A Christian pensioner in Beit Jala described prolonged water interruptions and expressed concern that Palestinians could experience repercussions from increased pressure on settlers. Meanwhile, a Christian student travelling from Taybeh to Bethlehem University welcomed the measures while describing delays, harassment and uncertainty surrounding her journeys. Their experiences illustrate differing responses of hope, caution and fear among Palestinian Christians concerned about their livelihoods, freedom of movement and ability to remain in their communities.