In a case brought by German drinks company Brita, the European Court of Justice has ruled that Israeli goods made in Jewish settlements (which are illegal under international law) cannot be considered Israeli and benefit from a trade deal that gives Israel preferential access to EU markets.
Israel has yet to comment but even if state authorities decide to exert political pressure on their European counterparts, it should be noted that European Court of Justice rulings are binding on member states.
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