By Andrew Gray and Bart H. MeijerBRUSSELS, July 13 (Reuters) - A ban on trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank received the strongest backing among European Union foreign ministers on Monday, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said, although the bloc remained divided over possible curbs on such commerce.European governments have increased pressure for EU action in recent months, citing violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians and frustration with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, which has expanded settlements.

EU foreign ministers will debate trade restrictions on Israeli settlement goods worth €230M annually, with implications for crypto sanctions compliance.

Foreign ministers will discuss options on Monday but decision on imports is not expected for months

Tensions mount in Brussels with ambassadors arguing in rooms without phones