Germany: Discussions on sanctions against settlers who commit violence against Palestinians are ongoing

Fischer, at a press conference held in Berlin, answered a question from an AA correspondent who asked, "The imposition of sanctions on radical Jewish settlers who commit violence against Palestinians was discussed at the EU level last month. What is the latest status of developments regarding this issue?"

SANCTIONS DISCUSSIONS

Spokesperson Fischer recalled that the imposition of sanctions against radical settlers involved in acts of violence against Palestinians in the West Bank was discussed at the last EU Foreign Ministers' Meeting held in December.

Stating that this was supported at the meeting, Fischer said, "Discussions regarding sanctions against radical, violence-prone settlers are currently continuing in Brussels."

CONDEMNATION MESSAGE FOR THE ATTACK IN THE RED SEA

In response to a question about whether Germany would take unilateral action on this issue if no agreement is reached in these discussions, Fischer replied, "First of all, we are working on such a decision at the European level, and I do not see any signs of a stalemate on this matter. In this respect, this is the option we prefer and are currently pursuing." Fischer stated that the German government strongly condemns the attacks carried out by the Houthis in Yemen against international ships in the Red Sea tonight.

Stating that according to current information, this is the most comprehensive attack by the Houthis against international ships since mid-October, Fischer noted that the Houthis have shown with these attacks that they are "clearly determined to escalate tensions."

Reiterating that these attacks are "illegal, unacceptable, and destabilizing," Fischer said, "These attacks must stop immediately."