EU ministers to debate curbing trade with Israeli settlements

EU foreign ministers are set to discuss potential new measures to limit trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, following a confidential European Commission paper that presents three options: an import licensing system, prohibitive tariffs, or a complete ban. This debate underscores the EU's ongoing concern over the legality and morality of these settlements under international law. The outcome could significantly impact trade relations and diplomatic ties between the EU and Israel, highlighting the bloc's commitment to advocating for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.