Are the new sanctions a threat to Israel's economy, or just election season theater?

The UK recently imposed escalated sanctions on goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, followed by similar measures from 11 other countries including Canada, France, Spain, and Ireland. Israel responded diplomatically by recalling ambassadors and expelling British personnel. On "The Deep Dive," Jacob Laznik and Zvika Klein debated the impact of these sanctions. Laznik views them as a largely symbolic "nothing burger" driven by domestic politics, noting the UK's condemnation of the BDS movement. Klein, however, warns of a "slippery slope," citing the SodaStream boycott's impact on Palestinian workers and arguing that Israel overreacts to diplomatic pressure. They also discussed whether the sanctions aim to weaken Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the upcoming election, potentially backfiring by consolidating right-wing support.