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Israel Online · Sep 9, 2026

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Britain Is Winning the Diplomatic Battle For Now Analysis by Yair Altman Britain’s sanctions may have little immediate economic impact, but the real danger is their ability to draw more Western countries into similar measures against businesses in Judea and Samaria. Israel’s strongest leverage is Washington, yet the Trump administration has so far shown little willingness to punish European governments taking such steps. For now, Britain has the diplomatic momentum. Israel should respond firmly and make clear that pressure will carry consequences, including possible expanded construction in E1 and across Judea and Samaria. Israel is not powerless. It is a key military, technological and economic force in the Middle East and should use that leverage to defend its interests. Join Israel Online

*Britain Is Winning the Diplomatic Battle For Now* *Analysis by Yair Altman* Britain’s sanctions may have little immediate economic impact, but the real danger is their ability to draw more Western countries into similar measures against businesses in Judea and Samaria. Israel’s strongest leverage is Washington, yet the Trump administration has so far shown little willingness to punish European governments taking such steps. For now, Britain has the diplomatic momentum. Israel should respond firmly and make clear that pressure will carry consequences, including possible expanded construction in E1 and across Judea and Samaria. Israel is not powerless. It is a key military, technological and economic force in the Middle East and should use that leverage to defend its interests. *Join Israel Online* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbB5P3Z3WHTbq5ad1g2G

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