If the Europeans hope their sanctions will bend Israel’s will, they are deeply misreading the Israeli public. Such actions will be used in the upcoming election campaign to bolster the Right.

By John IrishPARIS, June 6 (Reuters) - France is working with several countries to step up pressure on Israel by pressing ahead with coordinated national sanctions targeting…

France is working with several countries on coordinated sanctions targeting people linked to violence in the occupied West Bank, three European diplomats said.

Moves Including Asset Freezes and Travel Bans Are Being Advanced Against Individuals Linked to Growing Settler Violence Against Palestinians in the West Bank. Diplomats Say…

France is seeking to increase pressure on Israel through national sanctions over West Bank violence, European diplomats said.

PARIS, June 7 (Reuters) - 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…

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

If the Europeans hope their sanctions will bend Israel’s will, they are deeply misreading the Israeli public. Such actions will be used in the upcoming election campaign to…

France is working with several European countries to step up pressure on Israel by imposing coordinated national sanctions targeting individuals linked to violence in the West…

Campaigners argue that sanctions reflect a need to manage public anger rather than a genuine shift in state policy.