EU countries back ‘full ban” on Israeli settler imports, the only obstacle is unanimity

After a tense meeting on Monday the European Union decided to not introduce a ban on products from territories illegally occupied by Israel. Less than half the bloc’s foreign ministries voted for action on the issue.

France and Sweden have spearheaded the push for the settler ban, backed by Belgium, Ireland, Netherlands and Spain. However, countries including Germany, Italy and the Czech Republic who have voiced reservations....