Are EU sanctions on Israeli settlers just symbolic?

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The EU has agreed to sanction three Israeli settlers and four settler organisations for violence towards Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas said ‘violence and extremism carry consequences.’ The bloc is also investing nearly $7 million dollars to document attacks. Settlement expansion has accelerated significantly since Benjamin Netanyahu returned to power at the head of a pro-settler right-wing government. According to UN figures, around 12,000 Palestinians have been forcibly displaced by settlers since late 2023. Debate now continues over how effective the sanctions will be. Several EU countries have been calling for tougher measures, including suspension of European Union trade pact with Israel. The EU remains Israel’s largest trading partner, but divisions within the bloc have so far prevented agreement on stronger economic sanctions or the suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement. So are these sanctions sufficient, or should the EU go further? Joining Enda Brady for this discussion: Gideon Levy Journalist Jane Kinninmont Chief Executive Officer at the United Nations Association Nimer Sultany Reader in Public law at SOAS University of London Yousef Alhelou Political Analyst #settlerviolence #israel #palestine #westbank #kajakallas Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by Enda Brady, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:00 GMT on TRT World.