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EU Ambassador Says Sanctions on Israeli West Bank Settlements More Likely
The European Union is moving toward possible sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank after Hungary's veto was lifted. EU Ambassador Michael Mann confirmed the development. The EU Foreign Ministers' Council is scheduled to meet on May 11 to decide on next steps.
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The European Union is advancing toward implementing sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in the West Bank, according to its ambassador. EU Ambassador Michael Mann confirmed that the removal of Hungary's veto has made such measures more likely. The EU Foreign Ministers' Council is set to convene on May 11 to determine subsequent actions.
An Israeli flag is visible with the West Bank settlement of Ma'aleh Adumim in the background in a file photograph taken on August 14, 2025. The upcoming council meeting will address potential approval of actions against the settlements. The development follows a period in which Hungary had blocked EU efforts to impose the sanctions.
With that obstacle removed, officials are now preparing to consider the measures at the ministerial level.
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