US Warns European Allies Against Boycotting Israeli Settlements
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
The United States has warned European governments that it may impose retaliatory economic measures against countries restricting trade with Israeli settlements. The warning, issued by Deputy Assistant Attorney General Harmit Dillon, follows similar actions by the UK, France, and Canada. Washington considers the BDS movement, which promotes boycotts of Israel, to be antisemitic. These potential sanctions could affect close US allies, including NATO members, marking a significant shift in US policy.
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- US warns European nations of potential economic retaliation for restricting trade with Israeli settlements.
- Deputy Assistant Attorney General Harmit Dillon briefed European journalists on the US stance.
- Restrictions by the UK, France, and Canada on goods from Israeli settlements prompted the US warning.
- Washington views the international BDS movement as antisemitic and opposes boycotts of Israel.
- Potential US sanctions could impact close allies, including NATO members.
- This represents a notable shift in US policy regarding allied actions on Israeli settlements.
The United States has cautioned European governments about potential retaliatory measures that could impact even its closest allies, following restrictions imposed on goods and companies linked to Israeli settlements in Judea and Samaria. The Trump administration is considering economic actions against countries supporting a boycott of Israeli products, according to The Spectator. The warning came after a briefing by Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmit Dillon to European journalists. Dillon stated that restrictions on trade with Israeli settlements are associated with the international BDS movement, which advocates for boycotts, divestment, and sanctions against Israel. Washington views the BDS movement as antisemitic and opposes such limitations.
The US warning was prompted by decisions announced in September by the UK, France, Canada, and other nations. These decisions include restrictions on goods, services, and advertising related to Israeli settlements in Judea and Samaria, as well as measures targeting companies and individuals involved in activities in these territories. Dillon emphasized that countries imposing such restrictions during Donald Trump's presidency risk facing reciprocal actions from the US administration, potentially including similar economic measures.
However, the Justice Department official did not specify the exact sanctions being considered or which countries might be targeted, nor did she provide a timeline for potential decisions. Previously, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee had warned the UK about possible economic consequences of restrictions affecting Israeli settlements. The current situation is notable because potential US sanctions could affect key NATO allies with whom Washington maintains close political, military, and economic ties. This marks the first time US officials have openly suggested the possibility of sanctioning NATO allies over their policies regarding Israeli settlements.
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