Netanyahu: EU exposed 'moral bankruptcy' by sanctioning Israelis
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday night condemned as "unacceptable" the European Union's decision to sanction several Israeli citizens and organizations operating in Judea and Samaria over alleged "violence" against Palestinians. "As Israel and…
Assessment
The EU's decision to sanction Israeli settlers marks a significant escalation in European pressure over settlement policy. Netanyahu's sharp rebuke signals Israel will not accept external constraints on its West Bank presence, risking further diplomatic isolation. Watch for whether other European nations follow suit and how Washington navigates between its allies.