EU urged to act over Israel

A large group of former EU leaders and Commissioners, including Catherine Ashton's predecessor Javier Solana, has urged the European Union to take sanctions against Israel on settlements. But Ms Ashton's reply indicates the plea will go unheard.

EUObserver, 10.12.10: Former EU leaders challenge Ashton on Israel http://euobserver.com/9/31477

ESO: Background information: EU turns to small-scale peace building in Middle East http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-turns-to-small-scale-peace-building-in-middle-east/

European Union: EEAS: Regions: Middle East: Middle East Peace Process http://www.eeas.europa.eu/mepp/index_en.htm

EEAS: Countries: Israel http://www.eeas.europa.eu/israel/index_en.htm

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