Germany blocks boycott against Israel
The debate over a possible European boycott of products from Israeli settlements in Judea and Samaria took a new turn during the meeting of European Union foreign ministers in Brussels. Despite pressure from several pro-Palestinian…
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Germany successfully blocked a push by Spain, Belgium, and Ireland to impose a European boycott on products from Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The German position, insisting that any such decision requires unanimity among all 27 EU member states, effectively stalls the measure. This procedural move raises the stakes for pro-Palestinian advocates seeking unified EU action and signals that Berlin's diplomatic weight remains decisive on Israel-related policy.