The Dutch government will ban the import, purchase, and sale of goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories and Golan Heights starting September 22, joining other EU states in unilateral action despite bloc-wide division.
Thousands of Israeli settlers and right-wing activists marched towards the Gaza border, calling on the government to re-establish Israeli settlements in the Palestinian territory, which were evacuated in 2005 under a disengagement plan.
A group of EU countries, including Belgium, the Netherlands, and Spain, are pushing the European Commission to propose limiting trade with illegal Israeli settlements. This move faces opposition from the Commission and countries like Germany, creating a standoff over EU Middle East policy.
The European Commission is proposing strict measures to curb imports from illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Options include an import licensing system, tariffs, or an outright ban, aiming to strengthen enforcement without new EU legal instruments.
Norway announced plans to ban all trade with Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories, citing violations of international law and the hindrance to a peaceful solution. The proposed bill includes prohibiting goods, property purchases, and services related to these settlements.
An Israeli real estate event in London, despite prior denials, advertised land in settlements in East Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank. Pamphlets showed projects in Ma’ale Adumim, Givat Ze’ev, and other locations. The event faced calls for cancellation from MPs and civil society groups.
Activists infiltrated the Great Israeli Real Estate Event in London, revealing photos of properties marketed in illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem. The event, held at Edgware United Synagogue, promoted sales with agents citing the Gaza war as a reason for potential discounts.
The European Commission is expected to present options for restricting imports from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories. This follows pressure from EU member states and a report alleging mislabelling of settlement goods. The move is considered by some as a necessary step against illegal expansion.
Over 100 UK lawmakers have urged the government to cancel an Israeli real estate event in London, citing its promotion of land sales in illegal West Bank settlements. Organizers deny these claims, stating properties are within the Green Line, but event details mentioning settlements have been removed.
Brooklyn's Park Slope Food Co-op votes 67% in favor of boycotting Israeli products, citing alignment with its socially conscious history and response to Israel's actions in Palestine, amid deep rifts and external attention.
A coalition of Western leaders, including Australia, the UK, France, Germany, and the US, has condemned Israel's settlement expansion in the West Bank, calling it illegal and undermining stability. They urged an end to construction and accountability for settler violence.
