Poll: Majority of Israelis say settlements policy must change to avoid further sanctions

A recent poll of Israelis found that a majority believe the country’s settlements policy should be altered to prevent further sanctions. The survey, released after the general election, indicates that many voters see a link between settlement actions and international punitive measures.

The poll also revealed that the United Kingdom’s decision to impose a trade ban on goods from illegal settlements was not a decisive factor in how Israelis voted. Respondents said the ban did not influence their electoral choices.

The UK’s ban, announced by Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband in September, drew fierce criticism. Some commentators argued that the sanctions could push Israeli voters toward supporting Benjamin Netanyahu, but the poll suggests that this concern did not shape the election outcome.