{
  "id": 6291986,
  "title": "‘If you boycott Israel, we boycott you’: Florida rep. Fine warns UK of consequences - interview",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/if-you-boycott-israel-we-boycott-you-florida-rep-fine-warns-uk-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T15:42:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-907987"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Florida Congressman Randy Fine issued a stern warning to the United Kingdom after its recent decision to sanction Israeli settlements and individuals in the West Bank. Fine, a pro-Israel legislator from Florida, called the policy a \"disgusting\" political move that could cripple major British companies. He attributed the UK's decision to changing demographics and a desperate effort to appeal to certain voter blocs, particularly those who hold anti-British sentiments. Fine, who helped pass Florida's anti-BDS legislation, warned that if the UK continues to boycott Israel, Florida will reciprocate with similar measures. He cited Airbnb's decision to delist properties in Israeli settlements as an example of how Florida can take action against companies that boycott Israel. Fine dismissed concerns about potential economic damage to Florida, asserting that the combined economies of Florida and Texas are larger than the UK's. He also noted that 18 to 38 other US states have enacted similar anti-boycott laws, potentially creating a widespread ripple effect against British firms. Fine emphasized that enforcing the law in Florida is non-negotiable, regardless of diplomatic tensions with the UK.",
  "summary": "In an interview with 'the Post,' he said Britain’s trajectory should serve as a “warning sign” for the United States on immigration and social integration.",
  "key_points": [
    "Florida Congressman Randy Fine warns UK of boycott consequences.",
    "UK sanctions Israeli settlements, Fine calls it disgusting political move.",
    "Florida will reciprocate boycotts, citing Airbnb delisting example."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}