EU Weighs Sanctions on Israeli Ministers at Borrell's Behest

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has initiated a process to gauge whether EU member states support imposing sanctions on certain Israeli ministers. These ministers are accused of disseminating hate messages against Palestinians and proposing actions that violate international law. Borrell did not specify the names of the ministers in question.

The move comes as part of the EU's broader response to recent developments in Israel and the Palestinian territories. Reports have speculated that Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir might be among those targeted, although Borrell did not confirm this. A formal decision on the sanctions would require unanimous support from EU member states, which may be challenging to achieve.