UK-US trade could suffer as a result of sanctions for illegal Israeli settlements, American ambassador warns – UK politics live
Summary
The UK government, led by Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, will ban trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, calling them illegal. The US ambassador to Israel warned this could harm UK-US trade relations and lead to retaliations, including restrictions on British business in some US states.Key Facts
- The UK will stop trading with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, which it considers illegal.
- This move aims to support the possibility of a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine.
- Previous UK governments criticized the settlements but took little action.
- The UK’s Labour party is taking a stronger stance compared to past policies.
- The US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, warned of possible consequences, such as damage to British business ties with US states like Florida.
- About 25% of the medicines used in the UK come from Israel, which could be affected.
- Some in the UK worry the policy might increase antisemitism or threaten security cooperation with Israel.
- The announcement comes just before a key byelection in a London area with a strong pro-Palestinian voter base.
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