JOURNAL ARTICLE

EU Backs Sanctions on Violent Israeli West Bank Settlers.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Palasciano, Andrea 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the European Union's political agreement to impose sanctions on violent settlers in the West Bank, marking the first unanimous EU backing for punitive measures against Israel since the Gaza crisis. The sanctions, proposed by the European Commission, target individuals and organizations but exclude Israeli Ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir to secure broader support; they also include new sanctions against leading Hamas figures. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar criticized the sanctions as "arbitrary and political," condemning the EU's comparison of Israeli citizens to Hamas terrorists. The EU is also considering additional measures such as suspending a trade agreement with Israel and imposing tariffs on goods from West Bank settlements. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2026/05, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Military History and Science
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:193657746
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