EU sanctions Israeli settlers over West Bank violence

The European Union adopted new sanctions against Israeli settlers on December 5, 2026, according to France 24. The penalties target individuals involved in violence in the West Bank.

The sanctions represent an escalation of the EU's response to settler activity in the occupied Palestinian territory. The bloc has previously criticized what it calls illegal settlement expansion and linked violence to settlers.

The specific individuals targeted and the nature of the restrictions were not detailed in the available information. The EU typically imposes asset freezes and travel bans as part of its sanctions regimes.

This action reflects ongoing tension in the region. Violence by settlers against Palestinians and their property has been a persistent flashpoint in the West Bank for years.

The EU has previously stated its opposition to Israeli settlements, which it regards as obstacles to peace. The new sanctions underscore that position as violence continues.