EU fails to agree on sanctions for far-right Israeli minister Ben-Gvir

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The European Union's attempt to impose sanctions on Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel's far-right National Security Minister, has collapsed amid internal disagreement. EU diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas confirmed the bloc remains divided on whether to punish the Israeli minister, whose statements and policies have drawn international criticism. The failure highlights ongoing tensions within the EU over how to respond to Israeli government actions, with member states unable to reach the unanimous consent required for sanctions. The dispute underscores Europe's struggle to present a unified position on Middle Eastern affairs.