America's Shrinking Diplomatic Shield for Israel The UK's decision to impose sanctions on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank has sent shockwaves through the Middle East, with Israel responding by recalling its ambassador and threatening retaliatory measures against British diplomats.
The muted response from Washington is striking, given the expectation of a more robust defense of Israel.
At first glance, this might seem like a minor diplomatic squabble, but it speaks to a deeper pattern of American frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government.