The individuals subjected to sanctions by President Joe Biden are Israeli settlers accused of attacking Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
The sanctions include blocking them from accessing all US property, assets, and the American financial system. This move comes as violence in the West Bank has escalated, with an unprecedented attack by Hamas on Israel in October.
The executive order signed by President Biden allows the US government to sanction foreign nationals involved in attacking, intimidating, or seizing the property of Palestinians.
West Bank Violence (Credits: Middle East Monitor)
The sanctions are a rare step by the US administration, targeting Israelis, and reflect concerns raised by President Biden about violence by settlers.
The individuals sanctioned are David Chai Chasdai, Yinon Levi, Einan Tanjil, and Shalom Zicherman, all accused of direct involvement in violence, intimidation, or property destruction in the West Bank.
