For decades, one of the most blatant contradictions in European foreign policy has been over Israeli settlements. Every European government considers these settlements to be illegal and an obstacle to peace. They claim to oppose them. But one thing most European governments continue to allow is trade with these illegal entities. If you go to rental websites such as Booking.com or Airbnb, you can still rent properties in illegal settlements, on occupied Palestinian land. Spain has at least stopped this, showing it can be done.
Time for Europe to ban trade with Israeli settlements
Israeli soldiers fire tear gas during a protest against a new Israeli settlement, Deir Abu Mishal, June 13, 2026. (Reuters)
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For decades, one of the most blatant contradictions in European foreign policy has been over Israeli settlements. Every European government considers these settlements to be illegal and an obstacle to peace. They claim to oppose them.
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