The Australian government is considering additional sanctions targeting Israel but has ruled out joining the United Kingdom in banning trade with groups it labels "settler terrorists," according to The Guardian.
The Guardian reports that Canberra is exploring new punitive measures while stopping short of the trade restrictions London recently imposed on individuals and entities tied to illegal settlement activity in the occupied West Bank. The decision marks a deliberate divergence from the UK's approach, which has drawn both praise and backlash internationally.
Australia's stance places it at odds with a growing international push for tougher action against settlement expansion. The Guardian notes that prominent Israeli figures have welcomed the UK's sanctions as "a good start," signaling internal support for external pressure on settlement policies. Meanwhile, Israel has reportedly targeted the UK in response to those measures, suggesting diplomatic fallout from London's decision.
