The media reported on the preparation by European countries of new sanctions against Israel

Several European states, including France, may soon impose sanctions against Israel in connection with the actions of Israeli settlers in the West Bank. This was reported on June 6 by the Reuters news agency, citing sources.

"As the European Union's efforts to promote tougher measures against Israel are blocked, several countries have concluded that coordinated national sanctions are the best option at the moment," the publication says.

It is noted that Paris is one of the initiators of the imposition of sanctions against those involved in violence in the West Bank. According to the agency, France is coordinating these measures with a number of countries, including the UK and Norway.

It clarifies that such steps are aimed at keeping the Palestinian issue in the center of international attention amid the conflict between the United States and Iran.

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The Politico newspaper reported on June 1 that the European Union (EU) will consider imposing sanctions against senior Israeli officials after the harsh detention of activists of the pro-Palestinian flotilla Sumud. According to the newspaper, the ambassadors of the unification countries will for the first time discuss the possibility of imposing restrictions on members of the Israeli government on June 18-19. The reason for the discussion was the incident with the interception of the ships of the Sumud flotilla in international waters, during which Israeli security forces used force against the detainees.