Ireland and Spain Fail in Push to Sanction Israel Over Rights Concerns
EU split leaves proposal to punish settlement goods imports stalled
Efforts by Ireland and Spain to impose EU sanctions on Israel over alleged human rights violations in the West Bank have collapsed amid internal bloc divisions.
Diplomats say the failure underscores deep disagreements within the EU on how to respond to Israeli settlement policies, with some states opposing punitive trade measures.
Diplomats say the failure underscores deep disagreements within the EU on how to respond to Israeli settlement policies, with some states opposing punitive trade measures.
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