Britain is expected to unveil a series of economic measures against Israel on Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. Israel time. France and Canada are also considering joining the move and imposing similar measures, according to a report by the Qatari network Al Araby.
1+The report claims Britain is holding talks with France and Canada in an attempt to coordinate a joint move and expand the sanctions to additional countries. According to assessments, both countries are weighing whether to stand with the British and adopt similar measures.
Britain is expected to include restrictions on importing goods originating from Israeli territory, particularly agricultural products. Alongside this, individual sanctions are being considered against Israelis whose names have been linked to supposed incidents of violence against ‘Palestinians’. In addition, measures are expected against activists and organizations that Britain claims are working to prevent the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.
1+However, diplomatic sources estimate that at least in the initial stage, this is a move with more declarative and political significance than immediate impact on the ground. Full implementation of the restrictions requires completion of legal and regulatory procedures, so the assessment is that some of the measures will not take effect immediately.
The possibility that France and Canada will join Britain could significantly expand the move and transform it from a limited British step into broader Western pressure on Israel over policy in Judea and Samaria and the war in Gaza.