Overview

• The US and EU have imposed coordinated sanctions on prominent Israeli extremists and groups linked to settler violence in the West Bank.
• Sanctions include asset freezes, bans on using the US financial system, and EU travel bans for individuals and entities.
• Targeted entities raised significant funds for previously sanctioned settlers, intensifying efforts to curb violence.
• Lehava leader Ben-Zion Gopstein and members of the Hilltop Youth are among those sanctioned due to their roles in inciting and participating in violence.
• The actions reflect a growing international response to ongoing settler violence and human rights abuses in the region.