Biden Administration Sanctions Israeli Settler Groups in West Bank

The sanctions target organizations and individuals linked to illegal settlements but stop short of penalizing Israeli government officials.

The U.S. Treasury and State Departments have sanctioned Amana, a major player in West Bank settlement development, along with several individuals and companies linked to violence against Palestinians.
The sanctions freeze U.S. assets of the targeted groups and individuals and bar American businesses from engaging with them.
The Biden administration's actions come in response to calls from U.S. lawmakers and rights groups, though critics argue they do not address the involvement of Israeli government officials.
Amana and other sanctioned entities are accused of fostering violence and displacement of Palestinians, with ties to Israeli government figures.
President-elect Donald Trump's anticipated policy shift may reverse these sanctions, as his previous administration supported Israeli territorial claims.