On September 7, 2026, U.K. officials announced new sanctions on Israeli settlements, with British diplomats privately assuring the United States that the measures are largely symbolic and will not materially affect wider U.K.–Israel relations or trade ties. The move risks drawing criticism from Donald Trump.
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British diplomats have privately told the U.S. that the sanctions are largely symbolic and will not impact the U.K.'s wider relationship with Israel.
British diplomats have privately assured the US that new sanctions on Israeli settlements are largely symbolic and will not materially affect UK-Israel trade or security ties. The reassurance is aimed at limiting any backlash from the Trump administration as Andy Burnham’s government prepares to announce the measures. Source: Bloomberg