Report: UK tells US Judea and Samaria sanctions are mostly symbolic

British sanctions on settlements: a stunt for Burnham, a gift to Ben-Gvir

While banning couscous from Israeli settlements at Tesco may mostly be for domestic consumption, the impact it will have on Israeli politics must be understood ahead of the October 27 election

Trump knew — and didn’t object: US gave Britain green light to target Israel over Judea and Samaria

President Donald Trump was briefed in advance on Britain’s sweeping measures against Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria and did not ask London to hold off, according to a Western official cited by The Times of Israel. Prime Minister Andy Burnham reportedly personally informed Trump of plans to ban imports from Israeli settlements and impose […]

Britain must do more to keep the dream of a Palestinian state alive

Editorial: Like its recognition of Palestinian statehood a year ago, UK government sanctions on Israeli settlements are likely to be more symbolic than substantive – prompting accusations that Labour is now tailoring its foreign policy to domestic political interests

UK sanctions on Judea and Samaria ‘shameful,’ ‘not helpful,’ Danon says

“You know, the British Mandate of Palestine is over,” Israel’s U.N. ambassador told reporters at a press briefing at the United Nations headquarters.

Symbolic sanctions to appease ‘muppet’ backbenchers threaten a real-world crisis for Britain

Diplomats have admitted this move was all about optics – but it could yet trigger Burnham’s first serious Trumpian crisis