Hungary Blocks EU Sanctions on Israeli Colonists While Trade Penalties Gain Ground

In a revealing display of discord within the European Union, Hungary continues to singlehandedly block new sanctions targeting violent Israeli colonists, challenging the bloc’s ability to act decisively on issues that ripple far beyond its borders. Meanwhile, efforts to impose tariff suspensions against Israel are gaining traction among other member states, signaling deep fractures in EU unity at a time when steadfast alliances matter most to America. Can Europe's Internal Divisions Undermine Our Shared Interests? The European Commission's proposal from September 17 aims to suspend preferential trade treatment with Israel and sanction two hardline ministers—Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir—alongside violent...