Biden Administration Takes Action: Sanctions Imposed on Israeli Settlers in West Bank

In a significant diplomatic move, the Biden administration has announced the imposition of sanctions against Israeli settlers operating in the West Bank. The decision, outlined in an executive order, enables the use of financial sanctions and visa bans targeting four individuals directly implicated in attacks against and displacement of Palestinian civilians in the occupied West Bank.

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby reiterated the administration's commitment to addressing acts of violence and human rights violations, specifying that the sanctioned individuals have been involved in actions harming Palestinian civilians. The move comes in response to escalating tensions and incidents, including. . .