EU Imposes Sanctions on Israeli Settlers, Labeling Their Violence 'Terror'

The European Union agreed in May 2026 to sanction Israeli settlers over West Bank violence, adopting the term "settler terror" to classify their conduct alongside non-state armed groups. This language shift carries legal weight, enabling asset freezes and travel restrictions typically reserved for designated terrorist organizations. The move reflects hardening international institutional response to escalating settler attacks that have killed at least 10 Palestinians and injured 385 others since January 2026.