British Prime Minister updated U.S. President Donald Trump on anticipated measures during a phone call on Monday, according to The Zioneer. The report also says the White House intends to attack the decision, though the nature of the decision remains unspecified.
The Zioneer reported Monday evening that British Prime Minister briefed U.S. President Donald Trump on upcoming steps during a phone call. The report did not specify the exact nature of the steps, but it follows earlier reports of expected UK sanctions targeting goods from Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria and construction firms. The Zioneer also stated that the White House intends to oppose the decision, though the decision in question was not detailed.
Reports of the expected UK sanctions first emerged at 15:51 Jerusalem time on Monday from Middle East Eye, which said London would announce a trade and investment ban on Tuesday. Shortly after, Channel 12 carried a similar report citing journalist Tomer Almagor, also unconfirmed by UK officials. Within the same hour, The New York Times corroborated the account, reporting that Britain is expected to announce sanctions on Tuesday including seizure of goods produced in communities in Judea and Samaria and sanctions on companies involved in construction there. The Times' report cited sources, adding credibility to the earlier unconfirmed reports.
The U.K. sanctions represent the latest in a series of international measures targeting Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria. The White House's reported opposition signals a potential rift between Washington and London over the policy.
It remains unclear what specific decision the White House plans to oppose, and whether the UK PM's briefing to Trump alters the planned timeline. UK officials have not officially confirmed the sanctions announcement, and no timeline has been given for the White House's response.
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