Six countries sanction enablers of settler violence in occupied West Bank
Summary
Six countries—the UK, Australia, Canada, France, New Zealand, and Norway—have imposed coordinated sanctions on individuals and groups linked to settler violence in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. These sanctions target those funding and supporting illegal settlements and rising violence, with warnings of further action if the Israeli government does not respond adequately.Key Facts
- The six countries coordinated sanctions against networks enabling violence and illegal settlement expansion in the West Bank.
- France banned Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and several settler leaders from entering its country.
- Israel’s foreign ministry condemned the sanctions, calling them politically motivated.
- The UK advised its citizens and businesses to avoid economic activities in settlements deemed illegal under international law.
- British officials urged Israel to stop settlement growth, address settler violence, and allow the Palestinian economy to operate freely.
- Amnesty International said the sanctions are a step but not sufficient, highlighting the need to hold Israeli leaders accountable.
- Israel denies protecting settlers during attacks on Palestinians and rejects accusations of wrongdoing.
- The sanctions come amid record growth of illegal settlements and increased settler violence in the West Bank.
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