The Trump administration did not oppose a UK-led move to sanction Israeli settlers and entities involved in expanding West Bank settlements, according to U.S. officials and Western diplomats.

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The Trump administration did not oppose a UK-led move to sanction Israeli settlers and entities involved in expanding West Bank settlements, according to U.S. officials and Western diplomats. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham briefed President Trump before the announcement. Trump did not object or ask the UK to change course. U.S. officials also told Britain they shared concerns about Israel’s West Bank policy, even if they disagreed with the sanctions themselves. Source: Axios