West Bank Sanctions
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The EU has agreed to impose sanctions on violent Israeli settlers in the West Bank and Hamas leaders, including entry bans and asset freezes. This decision follows a surge in violence against Palestinians. Meanwhile, Israeli forces dismantled a Palestinian forgery ring in the West Bank, and a controversial bill to establish an antiquities authority there advanced in the Knesset.
Smotrich deserves 'at least 15 seats' for West Bank actions, former justice minister claims
- Former Israeli Justice Minister Haim Ramon praised Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich for advancing significant annexation measures in the West Bank since 1967. Ramon stated that if he shared Smotrich's worldview, he would believe the finance minister deserved at least 15 parliamentary seats. The discussion occurred on the Gatekeeper podcast, where Ramon also noted Smotrich's advancement of plans…
Rep. Ro Khanna says he was detained by Israeli military and settlers in West Bank
- U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna reported being detained by Israeli settlers and military in the West Bank, with his release secured after embassy intervention. - The Israeli Defense Forces denied detaining visi…
US Lawmaker Slams Israeli Army After Settlers Detain Him on Palestine Trip
- U.S. Representative Ro Khanna reported being detained by armed settlers during a trip to Palestine, accusing the Israeli army of supporting the settlers. - Khanna stated that Israeli forces sided wi…
Settlers attack CNN journalists in West Bank; four arrested
- Four settlers were arrested after attacking CNN journalists and other media outlets in the occupied West Bank. - The attack occurred near Sinjil village while journalists were covering the one-year …
'Our land, our sky:' West Bank Palestinians fly kites in defiance of Israeli settlers
- Palestinians in the West Bank village of Burin held a kite festival on land partially lost to Israeli settlers. - Organizers stated the festival sends a message to settlers that the land and sky bel…
Israel Police arrest four settlers after alleged attack on CNN crew in West Bank
- Four settlers were arrested by Israel Police following an alleged attack on a CNN news crew in the West Bank. - The settlers reportedly blocked the crew's vehicle, smashed its windshield, and attemp…
Israel to approve West Bank settlement road budget worth over NIS 1 billion
- The Israeli government is set to approve a budget exceeding NIS 1 billion for road construction and improvements in West Bank settlements. - The plan, led by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, aims …