EU agrees sanctions on Israeli settlers over West Bank violence
The EU's foreign policy chief said "extremism and violence carry consequences", while Israel branded the move "arbitrary".
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The EU's foreign policy chief said "extremism and violence carry consequences", while Israel branded the move "arbitrary".
The European Union has agreed to impose sanctions on violent Israeli settlers, marking a significant shift in its policy towards the West Bank. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that 'violence and extremism carry consequences.'
La Unión Europea ha aprobado sanciones contra tres colonos israelíes y cuatro organizaciones relacionadas con ataques violentos contra palestinos en la Cisjordania ocupada. La medida incluye restricciones de viaje y congelación de activos en Europa.
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