‘It’s a good start’: prominent Israelis welcome UK sanctions on illegal settlements
Summary
The UK announced new sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, which have been welcomed by several prominent Israeli figures. These sanctions aim to address the expansion of settlements and violence, and are supported by other countries including France, Canada, and several European nations.Key Facts
- The UK introduced new sanctions on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
- Prominent Israelis, including a former prime minister and ex-military leaders, supported the sanctions.
- The sanctions target individuals involved in violence related to settlements, not the state of Israel itself.
- Other countries like France, Canada, and 10 European nations announced or backed similar measures.
- The UK’s foreign secretary announced the sanctions with unusually strong language.
- A poll shows nearly 75% of Jewish Israelis support partial or full annexation of the West Bank.
- Many leading Israeli political candidates oppose creating a Palestinian state.
- Some Israeli security and cultural leaders have legally challenged their government over settler violence and policies in the West Bank.
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