EU agrees sanctions on Israeli West Bank settlers, Hamas leaders

The European Union has agreed to impose sanctions on leading Hamas figures and Israeli settlers involved in violence against Palestinians. The sanctions were long-awaited, having been blocked by Hungary's government. The measures target three Israeli settlers and four settler organisations, but their identities have not been disclosed. The EU's decision comes after Hungary's new Prime Minister lifted the veto on the sanctions, which were previously blocked for months. Israel has condemned the measures, asserting its right to settle in the occupied West Bank.