Sanctions Fail to Curb Israeli Settler Expansion in West Bank

Despite international sanctions, Israeli settlers continue to expand outposts and increase violence against Palestinians.

Sanctions targeted 13 settlers, two outposts, and four groups for attacks and harassment against Palestinians.
Communities rallied financial support for sanctioned settlers, mitigating the impact of asset freezes and bans.
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich vowed to support settlers and criticized U.S. sanctions as a mistake.
Palestinians report increased land seizures and violence, with some forced to leave their homes.
Rights groups call for extending sanctions to Israeli officials who support settler activities.