US Sanctions Israeli Extremists and Settlements Over West Bank Violence
Biden administration targets Lehava, unauthorized outposts, and individuals linked to attacks on Palestinians.
Overview
- Sanctions freeze US assets of targeted groups and individuals, barring Americans from financial dealings with them.
- Lehava, described as Israel's largest violent extremist group, accused of repeated violence against Palestinians.
- Four unauthorized West Bank outposts sanctioned for displacing Palestinians and obstructing access to resources.
- Two leaders of Tsav 9, a group blocking humanitarian aid to Gaza, also sanctioned.
- US urges Israeli government to hold extremists accountable, warning of continued measures if inaction persists.