US Ambassador Warns UK Against Sanctions on Israeli Settlements
The U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Jack Lew, has issued a warning to the United Kingdom, stating that the United States will likely respond if the UK proceeds with trade restrictions against Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The UK is reportedly expected to announce a ban on trade with products manufactured in Israeli settlements in the West Bank on the same day.
In an interview with the BBC's Newsday program, Lew expressed his certainty that there would be an American response to such a move. He indicated that this reaction could come from both individual U.S. states and the federal government.
Lew cautioned that taking such a step against an ally like Israel could lead to significant economic repercussions for British businesses. He specifically warned that British companies might face restrictions on their business activities in several U.S. states.
This warning comes amid sharp criticism of the British initiative from various quarters in both Israel and the United States.
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