The EU will block all future financial assistance to the Israeli settlement zones as they are illegal under international law. Israel, who opposes the directive, warned it will affect “all realms of cooperation” and create “bad blood” with the EU.
The new regulation will come into effect on Friday and will “make a distinction between the state of Israel and the occupied territories when it comes to EU support.” It essentially means that funding, scholarships and cooperation will not be granted to any individual or organization in the West Bank, East Jerusalem and Golan Heights settlements.
Every future deal that is struck with Israel will be required to include a written clause exempting the settlement territories from the terms of the agreement. The ban will apply to all areas beyond the ‘Green Line,’ which includes all territories acquired by the Israelis since the 1967 Middle East War.
"The EU has made it clear that it will not recognize any changes to pre-1967 borders, other than those agreed by the parties to the Middle East Peace Process," a copy of the guidelines seen by Reuters said. The move comes amid EU frustration at the ongoing Israeli settlement program in spite of international pressures. Full story...
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The new regulation will come into effect on Friday and will “make a distinction between the state of Israel and the occupied territories when it comes to EU support.” It essentially means that funding, scholarships and cooperation will not be granted to any individual or organization in the West Bank, East Jerusalem and Golan Heights settlements.
Every future deal that is struck with Israel will be required to include a written clause exempting the settlement territories from the terms of the agreement. The ban will apply to all areas beyond the ‘Green Line,’ which includes all territories acquired by the Israelis since the 1967 Middle East War.
"The EU has made it clear that it will not recognize any changes to pre-1967 borders, other than those agreed by the parties to the Middle East Peace Process," a copy of the guidelines seen by Reuters said. The move comes amid EU frustration at the ongoing Israeli settlement program in spite of international pressures. Full story...
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