France, allies eye national measures to pressure Israel over West Bank, diplomats say
Key takeaways
- The measures, which would include asset freezes and travel bans, have yet to be finalised and countries may adopt different lists of individuals, the diplomats said.
- Diplomats say that expansion is aimed at undermining prospects for a Palestinian state.
- NO EU UNANIMITY FOR TOUGHER MEASURES ON ISRAEL
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize PARIS: 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.
The measures, which would include asset freezes and travel bans, have yet to be finalised and countries may adopt different lists of individuals, the diplomats said.
The move comes amid escalating violence by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank and underscores anger in many Western countries toward Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, which has expanded settlements. Diplomats say that expansion is aimed at undermining prospects for a Palestinian state.