UK official: Behavior of next Israeli government could affect scope of West Bank sanctions

A UK official has indicated that the approach and behavior of the next Israeli government could influence the scope and extent of sanctions imposed on the West Bank. According to a report by the Times of Israel, a final decision has not yet been reached regarding whether Jewish areas in East Jerusalem will be included in trade bans. Meanwhile, business owners in the settlements have warned that these sanctions could force closures and harm the Palestinian workers employed in these areas.