Israeli isolation grows as Britain spearheads new ban on trade with settlements

New diplomatic pressure on Israel escalates as the UK, Canada, and France prepare to impose trade restrictions targeting settlements in the occupied West Bank, marking a rare coordinated move among Western allies. The shift underscores deepening international criticism of Israeli policies, with the British government—under its newly appointed leadership—leading the charge. Meanwhile, uncertainty lingers over whether the Trump administration will intervene to counter the measures, signaling a potential rift in transatlantic solidarity. The developments come as Israel faces mounting isolation over its handling of the West Bank.

Israel’s international isolation is growing this week after the United Kingdom, Canada and France all announced they would move to restrict trade with settlements in the occupied West Bank. Tellingly, it’s not yet clear how hard the Trump administration will fight back on Israel’s behalf. The British government, helmed by newly installed Prime Minister Andy...