# ‘Outrageous lies’: Why Israeli voters are shrugging off Western sanctions

https://mins.news/en/item/63804

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-18 06:48 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/18/outrageous-lies-how-israeli-voters-are-shrugging-off-western-sanctions?traffic_source=rss

> Sanctions by the UK, France and Canada over Israel’s illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank have triggered angry denunciations from Israeli leaders. Analysts say the measures underscore Israel’s isolation but are unlikely to shift voters before October’s elections, as security and views of the government’s record matter more.

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