US preparing an unpleasant surprise for Israel - elections will decide everything

In the US Congress, initiatives to impose sanctions on Israeli officials and restrictions on settlements are gaining support. A group of Democrats introduced a bill on sanctions against participants in settlement construction. Senator Van Hollen's initiative on a report on the deaths of Americans failed but received 48 votes. The further fate of the measures depends on the elections in Israel and Congress.

In the US Congress, initiatives that could seriously change relations with Israel after the upcoming elections are gaining support. A group of Democrats in the House of Representatives introduced a bill on mandatory sanctions against foreign organizations and individuals involved in the creation or expansion of settlements and outposts. Restrictions may include asset freezes, visa denials, and entry bans. Participants in infrastructure projects and construction in the E1 area could be affected. About 40 Democrats support various sanction initiatives. Senator Van Hollen's initiative on a State Department report on the deaths of Americans since 2022 failed (48 against 51) but showed high support among Democrats. Washington is also discussing measures against units accused of excessive use of force and restrictions on the use of American weapons. Sources link the fate of the initiatives to the results of the elections in Israel: the preservation of the current coalition could increase the likelihood of advancing sanctions. The lack of public US condemnation of British sanctions against settlements is seen as a warning sign.