US drafts memo condemning UK, France, Canada over Israeli settlement sanctions

US officials drafted a statement for Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemning UK, France, and Canada for planning to block imports from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, framing the measures as hostile and antisemitic. The memo, dated 8 September, signals a potential escalation in US pressure on allies over Israel policy, though its adoption and impact remain uncertain. This reflects a broader US shift toward supporting Israeli settlement expansion under the current administration.