US and UK clash over whether sanctions against settlements constitute antisemitism
US Ambassador calls sanctions antisemitic; White House, UK defend them as legitimate policy.
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Western nations and allies announce sanctions and diplomatic measures regarding Israeli West Bank settlements, with responses from Israel and the United States.
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2026-09-08 to 2026-11-06 · UTC publication dates
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