# Why is Trump silent on UK sanctions against Israeli West Bank settlements? – The Latest

An episode of [Today in Focus](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1440133626), 9 Sep 2026, 13 min.

Audio: https://flex.acast.com/audio.guim.co.uk/2026/09/09-59801-0909milibandbacklash.mp3

The foreign secretary, Ed Miliband, is facing a backlash over the government’s sanctions against illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank after the chief rabbi, Ephraim Mirvis, said the safety of British Jews could be at risk. Miliband has rejected the warnings, emphasising that ministers can confront the actions of Benjamin Netanyahu’s government while also fighting antisemitism. US president Donald Trump, however, has failed to comment on the UK government’s action. Lucy Hough speaks to diplomatic editor Patrick Wintour – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

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