A draft memorandum prepared by US officials, which sought to formally condemn the United Kingdom’s trade restrictions regarding Israeli settlements in the West Bank, was never officially released. According to reports, the document argued that the UK’s sanctions against these settlements were counterproductive and contributed to rising antisemitism.

The initiative behind the memo was reportedly spearheaded by a close aide to Mike Huckabee, the current US Ambassador to Israel. The draft suggested that the UK's policy unfairly targeted Israeli interests and could exacerbate regional tensions. However, the proposal failed to gain traction within the broader administration. The White House ultimately declined to support the memo, leading to its abandonment before it could be issued as official US policy.

The existence of this draft highlights internal discussions regarding the US stance on international efforts to sanction Israeli settlements. While the UK has moved toward policies restricting trade with entities operating in the West Bank, the US administration’s decision to bin the memo suggests a reluctance to formally align with such a sharp public rebuke of the British government's position. The report indicates that the document was intended to signal strong US opposition to the UK's trade measures, but the lack of executive backing effectively neutralized the effort.