Overview

• The US State Department announced sanctions on Elor Azaria for the 2016 killing of a disarmed Palestinian assailant.
• Azaria, convicted of manslaughter by an Israeli military court, served nine months of an 18-month sentence.
• The visa restrictions extend to Azaria's immediate family, making them generally ineligible for US entry.
• Additional visa restrictions are being considered for others involved in undermining peace and stability in the West Bank.
• Israeli opposition leaders criticize the US move, asserting Israel's judicial system is capable of handling such cases independently.