EU lawmakers push for ban on trade with Israeli settlements

A group of European lawmakers is urging the EU to ban trade in products originating from illegal Israeli settlements, citing the bloc's obligations under international law. The call, led by Spanish MEP Hana Jalloul Muro, reflects growing political pressure within the EU to align trade policy with its legal stance on occupied territories. The move could escalate EU-Israel tensions and impact trade flows, though its immediate effect remains uncertain pending formal EU action.

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