France threatens sanctions on Israel

France's foreign minister says EU sanctions against Israel are likely to be approved within days following a change of government in Hungary.

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French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has stated that the European Union will likely implement sanctions against Israel in the coming days. Barrot explained that the measures, which he has advocated for a year, target individuals or entities responsible for violence against Palestinians, including in the West Bank. The sanctions had previously been blocked by Hungary under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, but Barrot indicated the veto 'could' be lifted with the arrival of a new, more moderate Hungarian government.

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The French Foreign Minister provided new details, stating the sanctions target individuals/entities responsible for violence against Palestinians and that Hungary's veto 'could' be lifted with a new government, making EU approval likely within days.

e/eineurope · topic · T-05120cycle Thursday, 23 April 2026 at 10:21 UTC · first reported 5d ago