EU puts sanctions on Israeli settlers after Hungary drops Orban’s veto
The Washington Post • • world
Key Points:
- The European Union's foreign ministers agreed to impose sanctions on Israeli settlers involved in violence against Palestinians after Hungary lifted its veto.
- The sanctions include travel bans and asset freezes targeting specific Israeli settlers, organizations, and members of Hamas.
- The unanimous decision ended a months-long deadlock caused by former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a Netanyahu ally, who had previously blocked the measure.
- Orban was voted out of power in April, and his successor, Péter Magyar, reversed Hungary's opposition, enabling the sanctions to move forward.