Trump Threatens Sanctions Over Boycott of Israeli Settlements
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
The U.S. is threatening sanctions against Britain, France, and Norway for boycotting Israeli settlement products, calling the boycott "antisemitic." Israel had previously expelled British officials and closed the British Consulate in East Jerusalem in response to similar actions. Britain is reportedly considering expelling Israeli diplomats if the consulate closure proceeds. Relations have worsened since July, with Britain promising a policy reset toward Israel.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- The U.S. is threatening sanctions against Britain, France, and Norway over boycotts of Israeli settlement products.
- A senior U.S. official called the boycott measures "antisemitic."
- Israel previously expelled dozens of British officials and closed the British Consulate in East Jerusalem.
- Britain is considering expelling Israeli diplomats if the consulate is shut down.
- Diplomatic relations between Britain and Israel have deteriorated since July.
The United States is signaling an escalation of tensions with Europe over the boycott of products from Israeli settlements. A senior Trump administration official warned that Britain, France, and Norway could face retaliatory sanctions, labeling the boycott measures as "antisemitic." The article notes that in response to the boycott, Israel previously expelled dozens of British officials and ordered the closure of the British Consulate in East Jerusalem. According to Reuters, Britain is considering expelling dozens of Israeli diplomats if the consulate is indeed shut down. Diplomatic relations between the two countries have deteriorated since Miliband took office in July, promising a "comprehensive reset" of British policy toward Israel.