Democrats Urge Biden to Sanction Far-Right Israeli Ministers
Nearly 90 congressional Democrats press President Biden to act against Israeli ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir for inciting violence and pursuing annexation policies.
- Lawmakers call for sanctions against Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for their roles in promoting settler violence in the West Bank.
- The Democrats' letter highlights the ministers' actions that destabilize the region and undermine the Palestinian Authority.
- President Biden is urged to use his executive authority to impose sanctions before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
- The call for sanctions also targets pro-settlement organizations Regavim and Amana, linked to the expansion of illegal settlements.
- Jewish lawmakers are among the signatories, emphasizing the bipartisan concern over the ministers' extremist policies.
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