An EU official told Israel Hayom Monday that the European Union is preparing to levy additional sanctions against Israeli settlers. The list is expected to include five individuals and three entities linked to settlements, among them prominent and recognizable activists.
According to the official, the sanctions will target those labeled by the EU as "extremist settlers" and "violent activists" deemed responsible for human rights violations against Palestinians. Among those facing sanctions are Moshe Sharvit and his Jordan Valley estate known as "Moshe's Farm," over his alleged involvement in violence against Palestinians. Similarly, Zvi Bar Yosef and his "Zvi's Farm" are slated for sanctions due to alleged links to violence against Palestinians.
The Tzav 9 organization is also targeted for sanctions. Since the outbreak of the war, this group has been obstructing aid trucks destined for Gaza, arguing that allowing food and medicine into the enclave aids Hamas and hinders efforts to defeat the terror group. Well-known right-wing figures are also on the list, including Baruch Marzel, Bentzi Gopstein (who heads the Lehava organization that opposes intermarriage), and Yishai Meir from Hebron. The EU's sanctions package includes freezing assets of the listed individuals and entities, halting any direct or indirect financial dealings with them, and banning these individuals from entering EU territories.
This action represents the latest wave of EU sanctions against Israeli settlers, following a round about three months ago that targeted the Lehava organization and four other settlers. Notably, Israel Hayom reported about a month ago that the EU planned to impose sanctions on both Hamas and settlers. Having recently sanctioned the terror group, the EU is now turning its attention to Israeli settlers.
