Biden Issues Sanctions on Israeli Settlers for Violence Against Palestinians
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Biden issued an executive order targeting Israeli settlers accused of attacking Palestinians in the West Bank, imposing financial sanctions and visa bans.
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The order targets 4 individuals involved in violence and threats against Palestinians and peace activists.
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The sanctions aim to block them from the U.S. financial system and bar American citizens from dealing with them.
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The order notes the violence undermines U.S. foreign policy goals like a two-state solution.
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Netanyahu denounced the sanctions, while the U.S. said Israel was notified in advance.