More sanctions could be imposed on Israeli settlers in 'coming days', France says
- Israeli settlers may face new sanctions soon due to increased illegal settlements and settler violence in the West Bank, said French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot.
- The European Union already imposed sanctions on Israeli settlers and supporting organizations in late May.
- Barrot expressed deep concern about illegal settlement growth and settler violence, advocating sanctions on those enabling these acts.
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EUROPEAN UNION SANCTIONS: A RESPONSE TO WEST BANK TENSIONS
In response to escalating violence by Israeli settlers and illegal settlement growth in the West Bank, the European Union has imposed sanctions. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot signaled further measures may be imminent to pressure Israel. Several Western nations have jointly urged Israel to halt settlements and reduce violence.
The EU has already taken action against three persons and four entities in May due to "serious and systematic abuse" in this territory occupied by Israel since 1967.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced that the European Union could step up its measures against the perpetrators of violence in the West Bank New sanctions
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