EU Considers Sanctions on Violent Israeli Settlers
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The European Union is considering sanctions against violent Israeli settlers in the West Bank amid rising tensions. Options include asset freezes and travel bans targeting individuals involved in violence against Palestinians.
The European Union (EU) is discussing potential sanctions against Israeli settlers who engage in violent acts in the West Bank. This move comes amid a surge in attacks on Palestinians and controversial settlement expansions.
According to diplomatic sources, the EU is considering several options, including asset freezes and travel bans on individuals or organizations allegedly involved in violence against Palestinian civilians. The measures aim to respond to the recent escalation in violence, which has left many dead and injured.
European diplomats stress that this action targets individual violations of international law, not the state of Israel. The EU has long condemned Israeli settlements in the West Bank as illegal under international law and an obstacle to peace.
However, a final decision requires unanimous consent from all 27 member states, a process that may face challenges due to differing views on how to approach the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
