LONDON: The EU is preparing sanctions against Israel spanning trade, academic, security and diplomatic ties if construction begins on the controversial E1 settlement project in the occupied West Bank, Israeli media reported. Channel 13, citing two Western diplomats, said Brussels had drawn up an initial list of measures that could be activated if Israel proceeds with construction, according to The Times of Israel.

European officials warn that building in E1 poses 'an existential threat to the two-state solution', but some fear punitive steps before Israel's October 27 election could…

Brussels reportedly devised list of sanctions -- said to cover academics, commerce and security -- for use if construction begins in area seen as key to future Palestinian state