The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/eu-sanctions/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:02:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png EU sanctions | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/eu-sanctions/ 32 32 EU sanctions Hamas politburo members along with four settler groups https://www.timesofisrael.com/eu-sanctions-hamas-politburo-members-along-with-four-settler-groups/ Sun, 31 May 2026 20:49:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3833920 Bloc names Khaled Mashaal, nine other officials in terror group for 'promoting, defending' 'violence'; move comes day after confirmed sanctions on settler groups

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]]> EU foreign ministers approve sanctions on violent Israeli settlers, Hamas leaders https://www.timesofisrael.com/eu-foreign-ministers-approve-sanctions-on-violent-israeli-settlers-hamas-leaders/ Mon, 11 May 2026 18:36:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3821154&preview=true&preview_id=3821154 New Hungarian leadership lifts veto on measure, which targets 7 organizations and individuals; Netanyahu says EU morally bankrupt for drawing symmetry between Israel and Hamas

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]]> EU’s top diplomat ‘hopeful’ bloc will vote to sanction violent West Bank settlers https://www.timesofisrael.com/eus-top-diplomat-hopeful-bloc-will-vote-to-sanction-violent-west-bank-settlers/ Mon, 11 May 2026 10:24:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3820837 With a new regime in Hungary, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas expects political consensus on blacklisting seven settlers or settler organizations during Monday's meeting

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]]> EU approves 20th sanctions package against Russia and $105 billion loan to Ukraine https://www.timesofisrael.com/eu-approves-20th-sanctions-package-against-russia-and-105-billion-loan-to-ukraine/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:58:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3809233 Russia vows to retaliate after sanctions imposed on ​oil and gas, the linchpin of Russia’s economy; loan to Ukraine comes just before the war-torn state was set to run out of money

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]]> Post-Orban Hungary will not expose Israel to more EU pain, though support may ebb https://www.timesofisrael.com/post-orban-hungary-would-not-expose-israel-to-more-eu-pain-though-support-may-ebb/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:59:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3800061 Longtime premier's backing has helped blunt Europe's ire, sparking concerns ahead of center-right rival's win, but his replacement is unlikely to significantly curtail ties with Jerusalem

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]]> Iranian president says US threats ‘will achieve nothing other than instability’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/iranian-president-says-us-threats-will-achieve-nothing-other-than-instability/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 01:05:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3743008 Revolutionary Guards commander warns neighboring countries they'll be considered hostile if an attack goes through their territory; EU to levy new sanctions, but not against IRGC

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]]> Spain keeps scrapping arms deals, but Israel’s defense trade with Europe may be salvageable https://www.timesofisrael.com/spain-keeps-scrapping-arms-deals-but-israels-defense-trade-with-europe-may-be-salvageable/ Sun, 05 Oct 2025 05:02:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3644204 Madrid's position is an outlier, likely a product of internal politics, experts say; rest of NATO unlikely to cut off a top weapons supplier just as it looks to rearm against Russia

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]]> EU’s top body presents proposal to suspend free trade agreement with Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/eus-top-body-presents-proposal-to-suspend-free-trade-agreement-with-israel/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:17:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3644169&preview=true&preview_id=3644169 Israel's top trading partner accuses Jerusalem of violating human rights in Gaza and West Bank, calls for measures to pressure government into 'changing course' in Gaza

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]]> Netanyahu admits Israel economically isolated, says will need to become ‘super-Sparta’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-admits-israel-is-economically-isolated-will-need-to-become-self-reliant/ Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:07:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3642580 Premier blames new threats of arms embargoes and sanctions on Muslim immigration to Europe, online propaganda by Qatar and China; says Israel must be self-reliant 'super-Sparta'

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]]> EU chief presses bloc to sanction Israel, slash trade ties over Gaza war https://www.timesofisrael.com/eu-chief-presses-bloc-to-sanction-israel-slash-trade-ties-over-gaza-war/ Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:26:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3638502 Decrying 'man-made famine' in the Strip, Von der Leyen says war has 'shocked the conscience of the world'; Sa'ar says her remarks echo Hamas propaganda

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]]> Sweden and Netherlands call for EU sanctions on Israel, Hamas https://www.timesofisrael.com/sweden-and-netherlands-call-for-eu-sanctions-on-israel-hamas/ Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:08:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3629357 Countries demand suspension of Israel free trade agreement on industry and agriculture, targeted sanctions against 'extremist' Israeli ministers and violent settlers

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]]> EU foreign policy chief admits he lacks votes for sanctioning Israeli ministers https://www.timesofisrael.com/eu-foreign-policy-chief-admits-sanctions-on-israeli-ministers-lack-necessary-votes/ Fri, 30 Aug 2024 13:19:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3364866 Borrell says 'the process has been launched,' but doesn't have unanimity needed for bloc-wide designation of Smotrich, Ben Gvir; member states can still act individually

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]]> EU foreign policy chief pushes for member states to sanction Ben Gvir, Smotrich https://www.timesofisrael.com/eu-foreign-policy-chief-pushes-for-member-states-to-sanction-ben-gvir-smotrich/ Thu, 29 Aug 2024 10:24:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3364001 Ireland accuses Israel of deliberately targeting civilians in Gaza and waging war on all Palestinians, calls on bloc to rethink agreements with Israel

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]]> EU’s Borrell: Consider sanctions on Ben Gvir, Smotrich for ‘incitement to war crimes’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/eus-borrell-consider-sanctions-on-ben-gvir-smotrich-for-incitement-to-war-crimes/ Mon, 12 Aug 2024 06:14:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3352573 Foreign policy chief blasts ministers' recent remarks backing the cutting of supplies to Gaza as a pressure tactic on Hamas, urges Jerusalem to distance itself from them

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]]> EU adds neo-Nazi group ‘The Base’ to terrorism list https://www.timesofisrael.com/eu-adds-neo-nazi-group-the-base-to-terrorism-list/ Sat, 27 Jul 2024 07:28:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3341057 US-founded group operates in several countries; classification as terror organization subjects it to harsh sanctions

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