Published: 14 November 2015
Last updated: 4 March 2024
The EU’s 'differentiation strategy' specifically separates out the democratic and internationally recognised Israel within the 1967 borders - with which it seeks close ties - from the non-democratic and non-recognised settlements.
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Full text of European Union labelling guidelines - The Times of Israel 11.11.15
Is it from Israel or Palestine? EU labeling guidelines spur more controversy – Julian Pecquet – Al-Monitor 11.11.15
The European Union’s decision to clearly label products from outside Israel’s pre-1967 borders is laying bare a fundamental difference with the United States over how to stop the spread of Jewish settlements.
Jewish groups split on EU labelling of settler goods - Jewish Telegraphic Agency (JTA) 11.11.15
Condemned by Netanyahu and various organisations. World Jewish Congress points to effects on Palestinian workers. Peace Now expresses support, saying it views the labelling guidelines as “a means to oppose the occupation and, thereby, support Israel.”
