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UK Israel sanctions risk Trump's anger and US relations

A significant disagreement has arisen between the UK government and Donald Trump and his allies over the UK's proposal to limit commerce with Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Mike Huckabee, the US Ambassador to Israel, levelled an accusation of "Jew hate" against the UK. The policy, announced by Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband on Tuesday, could also see some US states ban trade with Britain.

By BriefTea Editorial · 8 September 2026 at 22:07

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