The European Union has criticized Israeli authorities for refusing to release the body of Palestinian activist Awdeh Hathaleen, who was killed by an Israeli settler already sanctioned by the European Union. Israeli officials have imposed strict conditions on the family for the burial, which the family has so far rejected. European diplomats visited Hathaleen's village to offer condolences, while the European Union highlighted the ongoing displacement and violence faced by Palestinians due to settler actions. German officials reiterated their commitment to sanctioning violent settlers and providing humanitarian aid, calling for stronger Israeli measures to ensure accountability and allow for much-needed assistance in Gaza.