The European Union sanctioned settler extremists for ‘systematic human rights abuses against Palestinians,’ and rights groups say the Israeli military is complicit.
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France Imposes Sanctions on Dozens of Israeli Settlers in the West Bank
The French foreign ministry said it had banned 28 settlers from entering France or any of its territories, calling on Israel’s government to pursue legal action against them.
Unauthorized Settlement Surges in Occupied West Bank, Advocacy Group Says
Peace Now, which monitors settler activity in the West Bank, said it had recorded nine new outposts and several roads not authorized by Israel, fueling tensions in the area.
Palestinians in Jordan Valley Fear Annexation Would Choke Off Their Villages
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants to annex territory along the Jordan border. Palestinian residents wonder where that leaves them.
Netanyahu Announces New Homes in East Jerusalem, Days Before Election
The announcement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of 6,200 homes in a contested area was seen as an effort to solidify right-wing support.
Touring the Israeli Occupation: Young U.S. Jews Get an Unflinching View
Birthright Israel, which takes young Jews to Israel, has been criticized for ignoring the Palestinians. A Times reporter joins an alternative tour set up by J Street, a liberal lobbying group.