EU renews pressure on Israel over West Bank settlement expansion amid funding approval
The European Union has renewed its call on Israel to halt settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank, after Israel's security cabinet approved funding for 34 new settlements. The move has intensified diplomatic pressure on Israel at a time when the bloc remains divided over how far to go in responding. EU officials said continued construction, legalisation of outposts, land appropriation, demolitions and forced evictions risk undermining the viability of a future Palestinian state.According to the supplied report, the cabinet approved 1.3 billion shekels, or about $427.8m, for the new settlements. The funding package was described as one of Israel's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jul 2026 00:29 LONDON
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