‘Outrageous lies’: How Israeli voters are shrugging off Western sanctions
Summary
Several Western countries, including the UK, France, and Canada, imposed sanctions on Israel because of its illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank. Despite these international actions and criticism, most Israeli voters continue to support the government’s policies on settlements and show little political change before the October elections.Key Facts
- The UK, France, and Canada sanctioned Israel for its illegal settlements in the West Bank.
- Israeli politicians, including Gideon Saar and President Isaac Herzog, called these sanctions interference in their elections.
- A recent poll showed that over half of Jewish Israelis support keeping the settlements, and nearly 40% support annexing the West Bank.
- Many Israelis see the settlements as normal and are not influenced by foreign sanctions.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces electoral challenges, but the sanctions are not a main factor in voter decisions.
- Security concerns are the top issue for Israeli voters, not international pressure.
- The occupied West Bank is increasingly called “Judea and Samaria” by Israelis, reflecting a shift in language and attitude.
- Opposition politicians focus more on criticizing foreign countries than on opposing Israel’s settlement policies.
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