Australia Sanctions Israeli Settlers Over West Bank Violence

Financial sanctions and travel bans imposed on seven individuals and a youth group for attacks on Palestinians.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced the sanctions, citing serious crimes including beatings, sexual assault, and torture.
The sanctioned group, Hilltop Youth, is known for inciting and perpetrating violence against Palestinian communities.
Australia joins the US, UK, Canada, and Japan in taking action against Israeli settlers.
The sanctions reflect Australia's stance that Israeli settlements in occupied territories are illegal under international law.
The move calls on Israel to hold perpetrators accountable and to cease settlement activities undermining peace efforts.