Most Israelis think settlements policy should change to avoid more sanctions, poll finds
Survey finds UK government’s decision to impose trade ban was not a decisive factor in how Israelis voted in election
TL;DR
- A new poll in Israel suggests that the UK's trade ban on goods from illegal settlements was not a decisive factor in the Israeli general election.
- Despite this, a majority of Israelis believe the government should change its settlement policy to avoid further international sanctions.
- The survey indicates that foreign sanctions are most concerning to Israelis when they perceive a high personal cost.
- Support for sanctions on individual violent settlers is higher than for a ban on the import of goods from illegal settlements.
- While the UK's sanctions did not significantly change voting patterns, opposition and Arab party supporters were more likely to favor policy changes to prevent sanctions escalation.