Maariv Intl reports on the first signs of international sanctions against settlers.
The Organization of Non-Aligned nations, which includes 115 countries has adopted a resolution calling on its members to bar residents of settlements to enter their countries. The decision was taken at a meeting of the organizations foreign ministers held in Durban South Africa.The organization includes several countries popular with Israelis, such as Thailand, India, Nepal and Peru.
The meeting called for a series of economic and political sanctions against Israel, specifically targeting settlements and the security barrier. The resolution was adopted in reaction to Israel's flouting of the ICJ ruling to dismantle the barrier.
The ministry is concerned about longer-term implications. The main fear is that the UN General Assembly may adopt a resolution recommending sanctions against Israel, and that many countries will choose to abide by such a recommendation, even though it is not binding.
(Hat tip: Israpundit)
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