European Union foreign ministers are preparing to address the contentious issue of Israeli settlements through potential trade restrictions. The European Commission has outlined three distinct policy options aimed at limiting commercial activities with settlements in occupied territories. This discussion reflects mounting pressure from EU member states and international legal precedent, including the International Court of Justice ruling on settlement illegality. However, Monday's meeting will focus on debate rather than implementing concrete decisions on trade measures.

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