US drafted memo condemning UK over West Bank sanctions, but shelved it

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Which outlets covered US drafted memo condemning UK over West Bank sanctions, but shelved it?

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What was the US draft statement about?

US officials prepared a draft statement attributed to Secretary of State Marco Rubio that would have condemned plans by the UK, France, and Canada to block imports from Israeli settlements in the West Bank. It proposed describing these actions as hostile measures contributing to antisemitism.

Why was the US draft statement never released?

Three people familiar with the matter stated that the draft statement was not supported by the White House and the State Department's senior leadership. A senior US official also indicated it was not prepared in consultation with these bodies.

What did Secretary of State Marco Rubio say about the countries' actions?

When speaking to reporters on September 8, Secretary of State Marco Rubio refrained from outright criticism of the decision or any particular country. He stated, 'Obviously, we’re not going to do what the UK did... but I don’t have any comment on it right now.'