On May 22, 2026, Italy, France, the UK, and Germany issued a joint statement urging Israel to halt its settlement expansion. The leaders emphasized that such actions are 'undermining stability' in the region.
The statement highlighted the alarming rise in settler violence towards Palestinians, describing it as being at 'unprecedented levels.' This escalation has raised significant concerns among European leaders.
This call for action follows a period of heightened tensions in European-Israeli relations, reflecting the ongoing complexities surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.