EU Considers New Sanctions on Israeli Settlers Amid Rising West Bank Violence

France's foreign minister signals potential for additional EU measures against Israeli settlers accused of escalating violence in Palestinian territories.

France's foreign minister, Jean-Noel Barrot, announced the possibility of a third round of EU sanctions targeting violent Israeli settlers.
The proposed sanctions aim to address illegal settlement activities and violence that threaten peace prospects between Israel and Palestine.
France, along with the EU, has previously sanctioned 28 Israeli settlers for their roles in fueling violence.
Western allies, including the United States, Britain, Canada, and Australia, have also imposed sanctions on extremist settlers.
Over 700 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank by Israeli troops and settlers in the past year, according to Palestinian health officials.