EU fails to agree on sanctions for far-right Israeli minister Ben-Gvir (opens original article in a new tab)

European Union member states failed to reach consensus on sanctions for Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, despite calls for economic restrictions. The EU is considering trade measures against illegal West Bank settlements, with the bloc being Israel's largest trading partner.

• EU member states failed to agree on sanctions for Israeli minister Ben-Gvir
• Unanimity required for sanctions prevented consensus
• EU seeks trade measures against illegal West Bank settlements
• EU is Israel's largest trading partner with 30% of its goods trade