France, others to sanction individuals over Israeli settler violence in West Bank, diplomats say

Moves including asset freezes and travel bans are being advanced against individuals linked to growing settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. Diplomats say settlement expansion under Netanyahu's government undermines prospects for a Palestinian state

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Moves including asset freezes and travel bans are being advanced against individuals linked to growing settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. Diplomats say settlement expansion under Netanyahu's government undermines prospects for a Palestinian state

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02:08 AM • June 07 2026 IDT

France is working with several countries to step up pressure on Israel by pressing ahead with coordinated national sanctions targeting individuals linked to violence in the West Bank, three European diplomats ‌said on Saturday.

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