EU foreign policy chief says Israeli settlements should be treated like Russian-occupied Crimea

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has called for the EU to adopt a consistent international policy by treating illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian Territories in the same manner as Russian-occupied Crimea. Kallas urged European governments to adopt a principled stance regarding these territories, specifically advocating for a formal ban on trade originating from the settlements.

The proposal seeks to align EU policy on Israeli settlements with the sanctions and trade restrictions currently imposed on Russian-occupied areas. By drawing this comparison, Kallas is advocating for a uniform application of international law and EU foreign policy standards across different geopolitical conflicts.