Rather than persuade Israel to change policy, sanctions could stiffen Netanyahu's resolve

Paul AdamsDiplomatic correspondent This expected announcement from the UK comes ahead of an Israeli general election which is due to take place next month. However, rather than persuading Israel to change its policy, which I don't think anyone in the UK thinks is likely, this move could stiffen Netanyahu's resolve. He's trying to shore up his support, particularly on the hardline right, and this will give him ammunition. The idea that Israel is being threatened by outside forces is the sort of t