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What does ‘Made in Israel’ mean?

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Palestinians work at a textile factory southwest of Nablus

Palestinians work at a textile factory in the Industrial Park of the West Bank Jewish settlement of Barkan, southwest of Nablus November 8, 2015. Few issues have caused more friction between Israel and the European Union than EU plans to impose labeling on goods produced in Jewish settlements on occupied land. And if Israel is right about the timing, the tensions could get worse. Picture taken November 8, 2015. REUTERS/Baz Ratner – RTS6C3O

Published: 14 November 2015

Last updated: 4 March 2024

The EU Is disengaging from the settlements, not from Israel – Anders Persson – Haaretz 12.11.15
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.”

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