Peloni: The Europeans have long demonstrated their lack of clarity and fairness as it relates to Israel, and in truth, they have never played the role of being a fair arbiter in the region. So it should surprise few that with the fall of Victor Orban’s govt in Hungary, with impressive immediacy, the Europeans moved to sanction what they perceive as their political opponents in Israel rather than merely violent actors. In truth, these same European powers act to do the same within their own borders against those they designate as the political opposition, so, again, why should we be surprised that these autocratic regimes are acting as anything but political belligerents in Israel. It has always been so, and will likely always be so.
I believe the recent European Union sanctions targeting Jewish organizations in Judea and Samaria reveal a broader political campaign against Jewish life and community building in the region.
By: David Bedein | TheJ.ca | May 18, 2026
This week, the European Union decided to impose sanctions on what it described as “violent settlers in the West Bank.” However, after examining the details of the sanctions, I believe it becomes clear that these measures are not primarily targeting violent individuals. Instead, they are aimed at law-abiding Jews and organizations deeply involved in building, defending, and advocating for Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.
That distinction matters.
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The Peabody Museum . From The New-York Sketch-Book of Architecture, No. X: page 263. October 1874. Photo by J. Cleaveland Cady, Public Domain, Wikipedia
