The EU has reached a 'political agreement' to impose sanctions on extremist Israeli settlers, including a travel ban and asset freeze.

These sanctions are a response to violent attacks against Palestinians and are seen as an obstacle to Middle East peace efforts.

EU foreign ministers, under Josep Borrell's lead, accuse Israel of causing a food shortage in Gaza, risking millions to hunger.

The sanctions aim to support a two-state solution and dissuade violence, paralleling US actions against similar settler extremists.

The EU is expanding sanctions against Hamas, adding armed wing commander Mohammed Deif to its terror list after a mass killing in Israel.

The sanctions are part of a larger initiative to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where there is widespread acute food insecurity.

Josep Borrell has proposed a meeting in Brussels with Israeli and Palestinian leaders to discuss more pragmatic solutions.