Australia considers new Israel sanctions but won’t join UK in banning trade with ‘settler terrorists’
Summary
Australia is planning more sanctions against Israel but will not ban trade with Israeli settlements like the UK has. Several countries, including the UK, Canada, France, and nine European nations, are taking steps to punish Israel for its actions in the West Bank and support a two-state solution.Key Facts
- The UK government will ban goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, stop arms exports, and impose sanctions on individuals.
- The UK foreign secretary described actions in the West Bank as unlawful and called some settlers "terrorists."
- Australia will introduce targeted sanctions but will not join the blanket ban on goods from settlements, citing concerns about impacts on businesses and peace efforts.
- Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the Israeli government’s expansion of settlements and violence is harming the chance for a two-state solution.
- Twelve countries, including Canada, France, and several European nations, are considering or planning trade restrictions on goods from Israeli settlements illegal under international law.
- Australia's sanctions already include financial penalties and travel bans on certain Israeli officials linked to settler violence.
- The measures come after tensions following Hamas attacks, the Israel-Gaza war, and an attack in Australia linked to these conflicts.
- Some Australian politicians urge stronger action against Israel's settlements to support Palestinian statehood, while others criticize Australia’s approach toward Israel.
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