Sweden pushes EU to sanction Israeli settlers and settlement goods

Swedish Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa called on the European Union to impose sanctions against Israeli settlers and settler organizations, while advocating for restrictions on goods imported from occupied territories, according to TRT World. The statement came in response to remarks by Israeli far-right minister Itamar Ben Gvir. The move reflects deepening EU divisions over Israeli settlement policy and its legality under international law. Sweden's position aligns with growing diplomatic pressure within Europe to adopt economic measures targeting settlement expansion.