US Warns EU Nations of Sanctions Over Israel Settlement Boycotts
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
The U.S. Department of Justice has threatened European nations with retaliatory sanctions for boycotting goods from Israeli settlements. Deputy Assistant Attorney General Harmit Dillon stated that such trade restrictions are tied to the BDS movement, which the U.S. considers antisemitic. The warning follows recent measures by the UK, France, and Canada against West Bank settlements. This development is seen as a significant escalation in U.S. policy towards its allies on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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- U.S. Justice Department warns EU nations of sanctions over boycotting Israeli settlement goods.
- Deputy Assistant Attorney General Harmit Dillon linked boycotts to the BDS movement, calling it antisemitic.
- The U.S. warning follows recent settlement restrictions imposed by the UK, France, and Canada.
- U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee had previously warned London about economic consequences.
- This is reportedly the first time U.S. officials have discussed sanctions against NATO allies over the Israeli-Palestinian issue.
The U.S. Department of Justice has warned European countries that they could face retaliatory sanctions for boycotting goods from Israeli settlements. The warning came after a briefing by Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmit Dillon to European journalists, as reported by The Spectator. Dillon stated that actions restricting trade with settlements are linked to the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel, which Washington views as a manifestation of antisemitism.
Tensions have escalated following measures announced in September by the United Kingdom, France, Canada, and other nations. These restrictions target products, services, and advertising related to settlements in the West Bank, and also include personal sanctions against associated companies and individuals. Dillon emphasized that countries taking such steps during Donald Trump's presidency risk facing similar countermeasures from the U.S., though specific details of potential sanctions remain undisclosed.
Previously, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee had also cautioned London about potential economic repercussions for imposing restrictions on settlements. Experts note this marks the first instance of U.S. officials openly discussing sanctions against NATO allies concerning their stance on the Israeli-Palestinian issue.
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