Sanctions

Netanyahu warns Israel could face banking sanctions, prepares alternative financial system

Netanyahu says Israel is preparing alternatives to banking sanctions, including blockchain, and warns that US military aid cannot be taken for granted.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other officials on the day of the funeral service for late US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) at Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC,July 28, 2026.
Hezbollah flag mural provides backdrop for gun-wielding shadows.

Defense Ministry sanctions UK registered company after transfer of fuel to Hezbollah-owned company

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attend a meeting in Tehran, Iran, October 19, 2026.

Iran hosts Russia’s FM Lavrov as Moscow seeks benefit from US sanctions relief - analysis

A demonstrator waves a Palestinian flag as protesters face police amid smoke during clashes following a protest against the rising cost of living in Bologna, Italy, October 17, 2026.

European Jewish leaders warn Knesset election could trigger new EU sanctions, surge in antisemitism


Burnham lauds UK West Bank sanctions as example of British ‘leadership on world stage'

During an interview with Sky News, British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband also defended the sanctions, stating that he was “proud” of the decision because “it was the right thing to do.”

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham attends a meeting with Jewish community leaders at Downing Street in London, Britain, September 3, 2026.

Trump did not oppose UK's sanctions on Israeli settlements in West Bank, officials say

According to Axios, US President Donald Trump did not object to the planned sanctions during a call between Trump and British Prime Minister Andy Burnham ahead of the the UK's announcement.

US President Donald Trump gestures at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, US, March 11, 2026.

Playing politics with security: Jerusalem must review UK privileges amid sanctions - editorial

Britain and Israel have genuine strategic interests in common even when their governments disagree sharply, but diplomatic relations require reciprocity.

The Elizabeth Tower more commonly known as Big Ben is pictured during a near total solar eclipse, with more than 90 percent of the Sun blocked by the Moon across Britain, in central London on August 12, 2026.

Ed Miliband: The 'proud British Jew' who turned his back on Britain's Jews - comment

Governments cannot simultaneously tell Jews that they are not responsible for Israel while adopting rhetoric that helps activists collapse the distinction between the two.

Britain's Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband speaks at the House of Commons in London, Britain, September 8, 2026.

Israel's settlement policy triggers trade restrictions from 12 nations, incl. Canada, France

The UK, Canada, France, and 10 other countries announced plans to impose national restrictions on goods from Israeli settlements, in a surprise coordinated move.

 MAN walks in the Jewish outpost of Yahish Zion, near the Jewish settlement of Psagot, in the West Bank; Illustrative.

‘If you boycott Israel, we boycott you’: Florida Rep. Fine warns UK of consequences - interview

In an interview with 'the Post,' he said Britain’s trajectory should serve as a “warning sign” for the United States on immigration and social integration.

US Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) (C) departs after a candlelight vigil in honor of National Police Week at the US Capitol on May 12, 2026 in Washington, DC.

What Britain risks by treating Israeli intelligence as a bargaining chip - comment

London is banning trade with Israeli settlements. The secret Hezbollah case shows how much of the UK-Israel relationship the British public never sees.

Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks during Ministerial Statement on Government Direction at the House of Commons in London

FM Sa'ar: Israel to close UK consulate in east Jerusalem, expel reps. from CMCC over sanctions

Israel bans entry of 12 British officials and MPs, including Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana • FM's countermeasures also include termination of British training of PA security forces in Ramallah

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar hold a press conference at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem, September 8, 2026

Miliband accuses settlers of ethnic cleansing as UK imposes sweeping sanctions

Miliband: UK believes Israel is carrying out ethnic cleansing in West Bank, 'we refuse to be bystanders' • Alongside UK, France, and Canada, 12 countries say they back restrictions on settlements

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband departs after a cabinet meeting at Downing Street, September 8, 2026

US, UK step up sanctions to squeeze Iran’s economy and reopen Strait of Hormuz

The US Treasury Department said the action was aimed at grounding Iran's Mahan Air, already sanctioned by the US and the European Union, and all other Iranian airlines.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces a new set of sanctions against Iran, describing them as "an economic D-Day", in the Cash Room at the Treasury Department on August 24, 2026 in Washington, DC.