EU Approves Sanctions on Israel

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The European Union approved a new round of sanctions targeting Israeli settlers and organizations connected to the targets of the Settler Violence campaign in Israel. According to the reports, EU foreign ministers agreed to the measures on May 11, just days after Hungary’s block on the sanctions was lifted as part of the consequence of Orban having recently lost his election.  The timing is such that it appears that this was one of Peter Magyar’s first moves upon taking power only two days ago.  EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the bloc approved sanctions on Israeli settlers over violence against Palestinians.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar responded by condemning the sanctions, highlighting their “arbitrary” and “political” nature.  He rejected what he described as a moral equivalence.

Of course, this latest attack on Israel by its European antagonists is the end goal of the maliciously manufactured ‘Settler Violence’ campaign recently described by Naomi Kahn.

This is likely just the first shot across the bow by Europe’s unified opposition to Israel, but Europe is not invulnerable. It has a need of Israeli arms and Israeli gas.  These commodities are important to Israel’s economy, but they fill an important need for Europe’s opposition to Russia.  The threat and abuse from Europe will only grow if the limit of Israel’s responce is verbal.

Sources

https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/426904

https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260511-eu-approves-new-sanctions-on-israeli-settlers-over-west-bank-violence-palestinians

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-11/eu-backs-sanctions-on-violent-israeli-settlers-in-the-west-bank

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  2. Israel should sanction and expel the following organizations:

    Q: eu organizations that support illegal arab settlement in area c

    AI Overview : +12 “
    Based on reports from Israeli research organizations such as NGO Monitor and the BESA Center for Strategic Studies, the European Union (EU) and various European organizations have been identified as primary funders for infrastructure projects in Area C of the West Bank.These projects, which include schools, roads, water infrastructure, and homes, are often initiated without the permits required under the Oslo Accords, leading them to be classified as illegal under Israeli law and designated as “unlawful Palestinian settlements” by critics. The EU officially frames this aid as essential humanitarian assistance and development to support Palestinian presence in Area C.Organizations and Networks InvolvedWest Bank Protection Consortium (WBPC): A coalition of international NGOs and UN agencies funded by the EU and European nations, which provides “protective presence” and emergency aid (such as shelters) to communities in Area C.Union of Agricultural Work Committees (UAWC): Identified by reports as a primary recipient of European funds for developing infrastructure, including water projects, in Area C.Ma’an Development Center: A Palestinian NGO that has received substantial funding from European partners, often involved in development projects in the West Bank.Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC): Involved in legal assistance and constructing structures in Area C.Association France Palestine Solidarité: Active in supporting Palestinian projects.European Coordination of Committees and Associations for Palestine (ECCP): A network of European organizations that works to support Palestinian rights in the occupied territories.Municipal Development and Lending Fund (MDLF): Often acting as the implementing agency for infrastructure projects funded by the EU and Germany.Key Findings on EU Support”Fayyad Plan” Implementation: Reports allege these, along with the Palestinian Authority, are driving the “Fayyad Plan,” which aims to establish de facto Palestinian control over Area C, which was designated under Israeli security and administrative control by the Oslo Accords.Scale of Funding: Reports suggest that the EU and its member states have provided millions of euros annually for projects in Area C.Focus on Area C: The EU maintains that Area C is part of the occupied Palestinian territory and essential for a future Palestinian state, asserting that its activities are consistent with international law, despite conflict with Israeli administrative regulations.Note: This information is derived from reports that frequently characterize these activities as “illegal construction” or “unlawful settlements.”