Israel/Palestinian Territories – France adopts sanctions against violent Israeli settlers (13 February 2024)

France is adopting sanctions against extremist Israeli settlers who have been guilty of violence against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank. In this regard, 28 individuals have been targeted by an administrative ban on entering French territory.

These measures come at a time when violence perpetrated by settlers against the Palestinian population has been increasing in recent months. France reaffirms its strong condemnation of this unacceptable violence. As we have said many times, it is the Israeli authorities’ responsibility to put an end to it and prosecute its perpetrators.

France is also in favour of the adoption of sanctions at European level against these violent settlers. We are working with our European partners in this regard.

Settlement activity is illegal under international law and must stop. Its continuation is incompatible with the creation of a viable Palestinian State, which is the only solution to ensure that Israelis and Palestinians can live side by side in peace and security.