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US Imposes Sanctions on Israeli Settler Group Amid Rising Tensions in West Bank

The U.S. sanctions the Amana settler group for its role in escalating violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.

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Updated: Nov 18th, 2024, 4:27 PM ET

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The Biden administration has sanctioned the Amana settler group and its subsidiary, Binyanei Bar Amana, for their involvement in violence against Palestinians and illegal settlement expansion in the West Bank. This marks a significant escalation in U.S. sanctions against Israeli settlers, coinciding with rising calls from Congressional Democrats for punitive measures against Israeli officials perceived to incite violence. The sanctions freeze U.S. assets and prohibit transactions, reflecting growing frustration over the situation in the West Bank as the conflict escalates.

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