EU condemns Israeli settler violence in West Bank, urges accountability and settlement halt

The EU issued a formal condemnation of Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, calling for accountability and measures to prevent further violence, and reiterating opposition to settlement expansion. This marks a firm diplomatic stance from the bloc, though it remains unclear whether it will translate into concrete sanctions or other enforcement actions. The statement signals potential strain in EU-Israel relations and could influence international pressure on Israel's settlement policy.