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US Warns European Allies Against Boycotting Israeli Settlements
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.
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What happened
- 01US warns European nations of potential economic retaliation for restricting trade with Israeli settlements.
- 02Deputy Assistant Attorney General Harmit Dillon briefed European journalists on the US stance.
- 03Restrictions by the UK, France, and Canada on goods from Israeli settlements prompted the US warning.
- 04Washington views the international BDS movement as antisemitic and opposes boycotts of Israel.
- 05Potential US sanctions could impact close allies, including NATO members.
- 06This represents a notable shift in US policy regarding allied actions on Israeli settlements.
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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