France and Allies Eye National Sanctions Against Israel
France is coordinating with countries including Britain and Norway to implement national asset freezes and travel bans against individuals linked to West Bank violence. The move follows a lack of unanimity within the European Union for tougher measures against Israeli settlement expansion.
France and several allies are preparing coordinated national sanctions against individuals linked to settler violence in the West Bank. The measures include asset freezes and travel bans following failed attempts to reach unanimity within the European Union. The move underscores increasing pressure on Israel as Western powers bypass traditional multilateral blocs to address settlement expansion.
