US Aware of UK Sanctions on Israeli Settlements, Did Not Intervene

The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on Israeli settlements in Judea and Samaria, with the United States administration aware of London's intentions but choosing not to obstruct them. According to journalist Barak Ravid, citing senior U.S. officials and Western diplomats, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham informed President Donald Trump of the planned sanctions before they were officially announced. Sources familiar with the discussions indicated that Trump did not object to the initiative. U.S. administration representatives conveyed to their British counterparts that Washington shares concerns regarding the actions promoted by the Netanyahu government in Judea and Samaria. While not explicitly endorsing the sanctions as a method, the U.S. expressed a shared goal of achieving stability on the West Bank and preventing increased violence or tension during a sensitive period.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio echoed this restrained stance when asked about the British action. He stated that the President had not commented and neither would he, adding that the British had informed the U.S. of their decision and presented their reasoning. Rubio reiterated the U.S. objective of stability on the West Bank and opposition to rising violence or tension in the region.