US Imposes Sanctions on Israeli Settlers Over West Bank Violence

The US Department of State has condemned extremist settler violence in the West Bank, stating that it causes intense human suffering. This condemnation comes as Israel launched a large-scale attack on the West Bank, claiming to have killed nine Palestinian fighters. The US has imposed sanctions on one organization, Hashomer Yosh, and one individual, Yitzhak Levi Filant, for their involvement in intimidating Palestinians and seizing their land. The US Treasury has designated them as "specially designated nationals". The Biden administration has urged Israel to hold accountable those responsible for violence against Palestinian civilians.

The United States has imposed sanctions on three Israeli individuals and five entities, targeting violence in the occupied West Bank. The sanctions accuse Israeli settlers of involvement in violent acts or threats against civilians, property seizures, and other actions that threaten security. Specifically, the targeted individuals include two founding members of Tsav9, a group known for its extremist views, as well as Lehava, a far-right organization that opposes Jewish assimilation with non-Jews and agitates against Arabs. The sanctions also target outposts in the West Bank, indicating a willingness by the Biden administration to address Israel's land grab in the region.