More sanctions could be imposed on Israeli settlers in ‘coming days’, says France

Israeli settlers could face further sanctions in coming days in protest at the escalation of illegal settlements in the West Bank and a surge in violence by settlers against Palestinians, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Sunday.

Speaking to Public Senat television and RTL radio, Barrot did not name the European countries he said could impose further measures. But in a reference to the previous EU sanctions, he said: “We could go further, and in the coming days, further sanctions could be imposed.” –Agencies