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September 3, 2026 from JNS
"France’s foreign minister, Jean-Noël Barrot, on Wednesday said his country would push for fresh sanctions on Israel in connection with Judea and Samaria, including an E.U.-wide ban on products made or marketed by Israelis there.
"The remarks, which Barrot made during the E.U.’s informal meeting of foreign ministers in Ireland, drew condemnation from a leader of French Jewry and praise from a Palestinian Authority Cabinet minister.
"Barrot likened action against the sale of Israeli products from Judea and Samaria to sanctions against importing goods from Russian-held parts of Ukraine.
"The two largest E.U. economies, France and Germany, are split on attempts to boycott Israeli products from Judea and Samaria. France wishes to broaden the ban introduced this year by Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium and Ireland. Germany, however, is opposed to a ban, while still condemning Israeli expansion of its communities in Judea and Samaria, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said in July.
"Additional E.U. countries with close ties to Israel, such as Greece, Italy, Finland, Lithuania and Slovenia, may also oppose a proposed ban."
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