Survey finds UK government’s decision to impose trade ban was not a decisive factor in how Israelis voted in electionThe UK government’s decision to impose a ban on trade in goods from illegal settlements was not decisive in how Israelis voted in their general election, but a majority think the Israeli government’s settlements policy should change if it is going to lead to further sanctions, a new poll of Israelis shows.There had been fierce criticism of the UK foreign secretary Ed Miliband’s decision in September to impose a trade ban and wider sanctions on illegal settlements, with some claiming it would drive Israeli voters into the arms of Benjamin Netanyahu. Continue reading...
Most Israelis think settlements policy should change to avoid more sanctions, poll finds
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Guardian PoliticsBy Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Survey finds UK government’s decision to impose trade ban was not a decisive factor in how Israelis voted in election The UK government’s decision to impose a ban on trade in goods from illegal settlements was not decisive in how Israelis voted in their general election, but a majority think the Israeli government’s settlements policy should change if it is going to lead to further sanctions, a new poll of Israelis shows. There had been fierce criticism of the UK foreign secretary Ed Miliband’s
Key Takeaways
- Most Israelis think settlements policy should change to avoid more sanctions, poll finds.
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