US Refuses to Defend Israel - Secret Document Revealed
The administration of US President Donald Trump blocked a statement prepared by American diplomats that sharply criticized the United Kingdom, France, and Canada over their plans to restrict imports of goods from Israeli settlements in…
Assessment
The Trump administration quietly killed a State Department draft that would have publicly condemned Britain, France, and Canada for restricting imports from Israeli settlements. That the document never left the building tells you something about the limits of diplomatic muscle for Israel's territorial claims. The blocked statement was intended for Secretary Rubio's desk but lacked backing from both the White House and State Department leadership. Watch whether this internal split becomes public friction or remains buried.