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Trump administration signals shift, does not oppose UK sanctions on Israeli settlements

The Trump administration has signaled a shift in U.S. policy by not opposing a UK-led initiative to impose sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank. This move, joined by 11 other Western nations, reflects frustration with the Netanyahu government's settlement policies, particularly in the E1 area. In response, the Netanyahu government has taken retaliatory measures, including closing the UK consulate in East Jerusalem and expelling British diplomats. AI

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Trump administration signals shift, does not oppose UK sanctions on Israeli settlements

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Barak Ravid ·

    Trump didn't oppose UK sanctions on Israeli settlements

    <p>The Trump administration did not oppose a UK-led initiative to impose new sanctions on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, U.S. officials and Western diplomats say. </p><p><strong>Why it matters: </strong>The White House's decision not to push back on the UK effort,…