EU accused of dragging its feet over ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements
The European Union is facing pressure to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements, though member states remain divided on the issue. While the European Commission has proposed options including import bans and tariffs, a final decision is not expected for several months.
Why it matters
This reflects the ongoing diplomatic struggle within the EU to balance international law and human rights concerns against complex geopolitical alliances.
An Israeli settlement near the Palestinian village of Al-Samu. An Israeli settlement near the Palestinian village of Al-Samu. European Union EU accused of dragging its feet over ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements Foreign ministers will discuss options on Monday but decision on imports is not expected for months
Prefer the Guardian on Google The EU has been accused of dragging its feet over upholding international law, on the eve of a long-awaited debate about banning trade with illegal Israeli settlements.
EU foreign ministers meeting in Brussels on Monday will discuss a possible ban on imports from the settlements, against an ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza , where a UN inquiry found Israel to be committing a genocide , and surging state-backed violence in the occupied West Bank , which has killed at least 235 children .
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