The U.K. Sanctions Israeli Settlements
Summary
The Brian Lehrer Show examines Britain’s historic decision to declare the Israeli occupation unlawful and impose sanctions on settlement-related trade and finance. Guest Daniel Levy, a former Israeli negotiator and J Street co-founder, analyzes the political motivations behind the UK’s shift and the significant impact on Israel’s financial sector. The discussion also covers the muted US response, the evolving political landscape in American midterms, and Levy’s evolving views on the viability of the two-state solution versus a shared, equal society.
Topics discussed
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UK announces sanctions on Israeli settlements
Introduction of guest Daniel Levy
Why the UK acted now: political shifts
Legal implications of declaring occupation unlawful
Economic impact: trade vs. financial services
UK statement on ethnic cleansing in West Bank
US and Trump administration response
Political dynamics in US midterms and parties
Re-evaluating the two-state solution
Zionism, Jewish state, and Palestinian rights
Trump's stance on West Bank annexation
Closing remarks and guest thanks
Sponsor: Columbia Hernia Center
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