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Belgium authorizes ban on Israeli settlement goods
The Belgian government has approved the ban on importing products from Israeli settlements established in the occupied Palestinian territories. This will be implemented through an amendment to a royal decree from 1993 that regulates import and export operations. The move aims to prevent the entry of goods originating from settlements via a pre-authorization mechanism that automatically rejects applications if the sources are from settlements in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. A transitional period of 120 days has been set before the full implementation of the decision. This step comes after the European Union Council of Foreign Ministers voted on July 13 to endorse imposing trade restrictions on settlements, with some countries emphasizing the legality of these restrictions based on the International Court of Justice's opinion issued in July 2024, which considers the settlements illegal. A disagreement exists within the EU regarding the implementation of these measures, as some member states prefer prioritizing diplomatic channels over sanctions, which has hindered the adoption of a unified decision. These actions are taking place amid escalating tensions in the West Bank since October 2023 and worsening humanitarian conditions resulting from military escalations and settler assaults.
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