Brussels: European Union foreign ministers are set to discuss the situation in the Middle East during their meeting in Brussels today, including the potential imposition of additional sanctions in response to Israel's expansion of settlements in the occupied West Bank. According to Oman News Agency, the European Commission has drawn up a range of options for consultation, including restrictions and a ban on the import of goods originating from Israeli settlements. It remains unclear whether the EU's 27 member states will be able to adopt a unified stance on the matter. Spain, Ireland, and Belgium have called for tough sanctions against Israel over its settlement policies, while other nations, including Germany, have so far opposed such a move. Should trade restrictions be classified as foreign policy sanctions, they would require unanimous approval from all member states.