Australia considers new Israel sanctions but won’t join UK in banning trade with ‘settler terrorists’
Australia is planning targeted sanctions against Israeli settlers involved in violence but has declined to join the UK in a blanket ban on trade with settlements. Foreign Minister Penny Wong expressed concerns regarding the potential negative impacts of a broad trade ban.
Why it matters
The divergence in policy between Australia and the UK highlights the complex diplomatic balancing act nations face regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
1:44 Australia to impose 'targeted measures' to stop Israeli settler violence but no import ban – video Australian politics Australia considers new Israel sanctions but won’t join UK in banning trade with ‘settler terrorists’ Penny Wong has concerns about blanket ban announced by UK, France and Canada, but says new ‘targeted measures’ planned over Israeli settlers
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Australia is preparing another round of sanctions against Israel but has stopped short of joining the UK in banning trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank .
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