Why Western sanctions on Israel are a face-saving manoeuvre The sanctions also draw another clear distinction between the two ministers and Israeli society, where the UK and its partners emphasised “shared ties, values and commitment to [Israelis’] security and future” This is despite a clear and overwhelming majority of Israelis voicing support for genocide, ethnic cleansing, and population
5 countries, including UK and Canada, sanction far-right . . . In announcing the sanctions, the five governments said they are seeking to pressure the Israeli government to halt settlement expansion and curb settler violence in the West Bank and move toward a
Rubio criticizes allies on sanctions against Israeli ministers Secretary of State Marco Rubio knocked U S allies on Tuesday for sanctioning Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir amid the war in Gaza