US Sanctions Pressure on Israel Mounts Over West Bank Settlements

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U.S. may impose sanctions on Israel over West Bank settlements and settler violence.
Proposed "Stop the Settlements Act" targets settlement expansion and imports.
Legislation's passage is linked to Israel's upcoming election outcome.
A Senate resolution on settler violence and detentions narrowly failed.
U.S. security coordinator reports concerns about West Bank lawlessness.
Potential U.S. actions include restricting military aid and contact with officials.

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The U.S. approach toward Israel could harden further, potentially including sanctions, if the current coalition returns to power.per sources familiar with Israel’s relations with Washington
Declining public support for Israel could increasingly translate into concrete congressional action after the U.S. midterm elections.per sources familiar with Israel’s relations with Washington
If the same coalition returns, proposals for sanctions will pass Congress.per A senior Democratic source

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