The European Commission and Council of the EU called for a halt to settlement activity in the West Bank amid escalating colonist terrorism.
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Updated Sep 9
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What happened
The European Commission and Council of the EU called for a halt to settlement activity in the West Bank amid escalating colonist terrorism.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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European Commission
executive branch of the European Union
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West Bank
Palestinian territory on the western bank of the Jordan River, occupied by Israel
- Israeli bombardment and ground operations, coupled with violence and investigations, threaten to spill over across the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem.
- Spain's Sira Rego made controversial remarks about the Palestinian state, leading Israel to summon the Spanish embassy and expel diplomats from Ramallah.
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Council of the European Union
institution of the European Union representing the member states' governments bringing together national ministers from each EU country to adopt laws and coordinate policies
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