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.

l 33%

c 67%

U.S. hits Israeli settler group with sanctions over West Bank violence

NBC News

Biden admin sanctions Israeli West Bank settlement organization | Politics

CNN

U.S. sanctions companies that build settlements in occupied West Bank

Axios

Subscribe to unlock this story

We really don't like cutting you off, but you've reached your monthly limit. At just $5/month, subscriptions are how we keep this project going. Start your free 7-day trial today!

Get Started

Already subscribed? Sign in

Overview

A summary of the key points of this story verified across multiple sources.

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.

Content generated by AI—learn more or report issue.