EU’s Borrell to propose sanctions on government ‘enablers’ of settler violence

BRUSSELS, Belgium — The EU’s top diplomat Josep Borrell says he would propose sanctions against government “enablers” of settler violence, following a riot in the West Bank village of Jit.

“The Israeli government must stop these unacceptable actions immediately,” Borrell posts on X, vowing to “table a proposal for EU sanctions against violent settlers’ enablers, including some Israeli government members.”

Any such sanctions would require approval from the EU’s 27 member states, who are divided over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The Israeli government must stop these unacceptable actions immediately..

I confirm my intention to table a proposal for EU sanctions against violent settlers’ enablers, including some Israeli government’s members. 2/2

— Josep Borrell Fontelles (@JosepBorrellF) August 16, 2024

Times of Israel staff contributed to this report.