US policy regarding settlements in the West Bank is leading to potential trade retaliation, involving Mike Huckabee and Marco Rubio.

The entities involved

• Mike Huckabee →

  Governor of Arkansas from 1996 to 2007

  • Mike Huckabee and Benjamin Netanyahu discussed Israel's actions and American dissatisfaction at the UN General Assembly.Sat 10:12
  • Settlement expansion in the West Bank draws international political commentary, with a Knesset member monitoring the situation.Thu 13:38
• Marco Rubio →

  72nd United States Secretary of State since 2025

  • Amid renewed fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, Marco Rubio and Joseph Aoun discussed the need for a ceasefire and the disarmament of Hezbollah in Lebanon.Mon 17:39
  • Saudi Arabia and Mohammed bin Salman sought US military and diplomatic support through Marco Rubio to target Houthi rebels.Mon 16:43
• West Bank →

  Palestinian territory on the western bank of the Jordan River, occupied by Israel

  • Israeli bombardment and ground operations, coupled with violence and investigations, threaten to spill over across the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem.Mon 16:56
  • Spain's Sira Rego made controversial remarks about the Palestinian state, leading Israel to summon the Spanish embassy and expel diplomats from Ramallah.Mon 14:44

Related events

• Trade policy regarding settlements in the West Bank, involving polling data from YouGov and confirmation of government work by Chris Bryant.Aug 27
• Donald Trump objects to settlement actions taking place in the West Bank.Jul 28
• Trump's administration monitors potential trade bans on West Bank settlements while the UK plans a comprehensive response.Sep 2
• Calls are urging that settlement expansion must cease for peace, and sanctions are being imposed on individuals involved in settlement activity.Jun 29
• Mike Huckabee visited West Bank residents regarding violence, coinciding with the US ambassador's condemnation of settler violence on September 1.Sep 5