sanctions

Binyamin Governor:

'Response to sanctions must be dismantling of the PA'

Yesha Council chairman Yisrael Ganz warns that the decision of the UK and other countries to impose sanctions on settlers and fund the PA will promote terrorism and not peace,

UK takes unprecedented step against Judea and Samaria communities

Britain and several allies imposed sanctions on Israeli organizations and individuals while unveiling new guidance for businesses calling to boycott products from Judea and Samaria.

6 countries announce sanctions on Bezalel Smotrich

France, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway announced sanctions against a number of Israeli figures, including Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

EU sanctions IRGC over maritime blockades

The EU sanctions Iranian officials and an IRGC unit for disrupting the Strait of Hormuz.

US sanctions Iran's top crypto exchange for funding IRGC

US announces sanctions against Iran's top crypto exchange Nobitex for aiding the regime during the war.

EU ambassadors to debate

Punitive measures against 'extremist' Israeli ministers?

The EU will debate on Wednesday unprecedented sanctions on Israeli ministers over alleged mistreatment of Gaza flotilla activists.

Meir Porush's unusual bill

MK Meir Porush proposes bill to increase punishment for those convicted of spying for Iran - using unusual legal logic. 'Certain AG's office will support the bill.'

EU expands sanctions on Hamas and Islamic Jihad

EU sanctions 10 Hamas Politburo members, imposing asset freezes and travel bans over terror ties.

US sanctions Iranian body accused of Strait of Hormuz extortion

US Treasury Department sanctions Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority, accusing IRGC-linked body of trying to extort vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, funneling funds to Iran’s terror network.

US reimposes sanctions on UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese

The US reimposes global financial sanctions on UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese, known for her anti-Israel bias.

Europeans worry:

Sanctions on Ben Gvir may strengthen him

European Union, out to sanction National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, begins to worry move may help him in the upcoming elections.

State Dept:

Removal of Francesca Albanese from sanctions list only temporary

US State Department confirms it is appealing a court order that paused sanctions on anti-Israel UN rapporteur.

US sanctions nine Lebanese officials for aiding terror

The US Treasury sanctions nine Lebanese and Iranian officials for sabotaging Hezbollah's disarmament.

US lifts sanctions on UN anti-Israel rapporteur Albanese

The US Treasury removes UN expert Francesca Albanese from its sanctions list. No reason provided for the removal.

Regavim CEO

'EU sanctions? The goal Is to advance a Palestinian state'

The CEO of Regavim, one of the organizations sanctioned by the EU, tells Arutz Sheva he hopes the Israeli government understands that Regavim itself is not the real issue, but rather the promotion of a Palestinian state.

US imposes new sanctions on IRGC oil networks

State Department announces sanctions on an IRGC oil network, in an effort to cut off funding for terror proxies and regional aggression.

'Moral bankruptcy'

Netanyahu slams EU for sanctioning Israelis alongside Hamas

Prime Minister Netanyahu condemns the EU after it announces sanctions against Israelis and Hamas alike.

Israel outraged

EU sanctions conflate Israeli citizens with Hamas terrorists

EU foreign ministers approve sanctions on Israeli citizens and Hamas leaders, prompting Israel to denounce a 'distorted moral equivalence.'

US Treasury Secretary:

'America is suffocating Iran with naval blockade'

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tells Fox News that America is suffocating Iran’s regime through financial pressure, frozen assets and a naval blockade.

US warns:

'Paying Iranian tolls could trigger harsh sanctions'

US Treasury warns shippers they face severe sanctions for paying Iranian tolls in the Strait of Hormuz.

US announces new sanctions against Iran oil network

US imposes new sanctions on entities tied to Iran’s oil trade, targeting a China-based operator and shipping network.

US sanctions 35 Iranian entities in 'shadow banking' crackdown

US Treasury Department imposes sanctions on 35 individuals and entities tied to Iran’s shadow banking network, while warning banks against dealings with Chinese refineries paying Iran for passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

Stronger sanctions against haredim? Government ministries object

All objections are concerned about harm to privacy and fundamental rights, as well as significant doubts about the ability of the proposed measures to actually increase enlistment in practice.

US sanctions networks helping Iran rebuild missiles arsenal

US imposes new sanctions targeting 14 people and companies that help Iran obtain weapons as Tehran seeks to rebuild its ballistic missile inventories after US-Israeli strikes.

EU states to push Israel sanctions after Orban election defeat

Several EU member states will reintroduce proposals for sanctions on Israel at a foreign ministers’ meeting in Luxembourg next week.

US slaps sanctions on Iranian oil trader network

US imposes sanctions on a network tied to Iranian oil trader Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, targeting firms that help Iran evade sanctions and generate billions for Tehran.

UAE explores freezing Iranian assets

UAE examining freeze on Iranian assets in the country following Iranian attacks on UAE territory, Wall Street Journal reports.

Report:

UAE weighs freezing Iranian funds amid rising tensions

The UAE is considering freezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets and cracking down on Tehran’s financial networks, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Family of UN’s Francesca Albanese sues US over sanctions

Francesca Albanese’s family sues the Trump administration over sanctions imposed after her criticism of Israel, claiming the penalties violate her First Amendment rights.

US hits Iran’s oil exports, UAV and missile programs

US Treasury blacklists vessels, firms, and individuals tied to Iranian oil sales, missile production, UAV proliferation, and procurement networks.

After brutal crackdown:

US imposes new visa restrictions on Iranian officials

Trump administration imposes new visa restrictions on 18 Iranian officials and telecom leaders following last month’s brutal crackdown on anti-regime protesters.

New sanctions:

US hits Hezbollah's gold exchange and financial network

US Treasury sanctions Hezbollah's gold exchange Jood SARL and its financial network, targeting key Hezbollah operations funding terrorism and destabilizing Lebanon.

US sanctions Iran’s oil network as officials meet in Oman

US sanctions 15 entities and 14 vessels tied to Iran’s oil network as officials meet in Oman for rare talks.

Over brutal crackdown

US sanctions Iranian Interior Minister

The US imposes sanctions on Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni and five other officials over brutal crackdown that killed thousands of protesters.

EU designates IRGC as terror organization

The European Union announced the designation of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as a terror group, alongside new sanctions over protest repression and abuses.

New sanctions

US targets Iran’s 'shadow fleet' over protest crackdown

US sanctions nine Iranian oil vessels and related firms, expanding pressure on Tehran over its protest crackdown.

EU moves to expand drone, missile tech ban on Iran

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen announces plans to expand drone and missile tech export bans on Iran as the regime’s crackdown leaves thousands dead.

Sen. Graham threatens

'No one in Syria is listening to me or other US officials'

US senator warns Damascus that continued moves toward Raqqa could trigger Caesar Act sanctions 'on steroids' and permanently damage ties with Washington.

G7 warns Iran:

Further sanctions loom over deadly crackdown on protesters

G7 warns Iran that continued violent repression of nationwide protests could trigger new sanctions, citing mass casualties and widespread human rights abuses.

As death toll soars

EU to propose new sanctions against Iran

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen condemns Iran’s rising protest death toll as “horrifying" and says new sanctions will be proposed swiftly.

Due to EU sanctions

Israeli detained while en route to Uman

A resident of the Binyamin Region spent nearly a week in a Romanian airport after being notified that he was subject to EU sanctions.

Report:

Trump rebuffed Netanyahu’s push to retain Syria sanctions

Israel reportedly asked the Trump administration not to lift all Syria sanctions, but the request was denied. Kan 11 says the US offered Israel “compensation” following the refusal.

US targets 29 Iranian oil vessels in latest sanctions move

US imposes new sanctions on Iran’s “shadow fleet,” blacklisting 29 vessels and firms accused of helping Tehran move illicit oil and fund its military and nuclear programs.

'Flagrant attack'

ICC condemns latest US sanctions on its judges

The ICC condemns US sanctions on two judges over an Israel case, calling them a “flagrant attack” on judicial independence and a threat to the international rule of law.

'ICC is a political tool'

Netanyahu’s office backs US sanctions on ICC judges

Israel’s government welcomes US sanctions on two ICC judges, calling the court biased and politically motivated in its prosecution efforts against Israel.

Rubio announces sanctions on two ICC judges

US imposes sanctions on Georgian judge Gocha Lordkipanidze and Mongolian judge Erdenebalsuren Damdin in response to their support for the efforts to arrest Israeli officials.

US Congress permanently ends Syria sanctions

US Congress votes to permanently lift sanctions on Syria, ending the Caesar Act and opening investment channels under new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.

Report:

Trump officials mulling terror sanctions on UNRWA

According to Reuters, Trump officials are weighing terrorism sanctions on the UN agency for “Palestinian refugees” which has been proven to have collaborated with Hamas.

Singapore imposes sanctions on 4 Israeli right-wing activists

Singapore announced that it will impose targeted sanctions on Meir Ettinger, Baruch Marzel, Bentzi Gopstein, and Elisha Yered due to their alleged involvement in violent incidents against Palestinian Arabs.

US sanctions 32 entities backing Iran’s missile and UAV programs

The US Treasury has imposed sanctions on dozens of individuals and entities across eight countries for supporting Iran’s ballistic missile and UAV production networks.

Ahead of White House visit

UN lifts sanctions on Syria’s Sharaa

The UN Security Council votes to lift sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa ahead of his White House visit, marking a symbolic shift as Syria seeks global legitimacy after Assad’s ouster.

Ken's Thought of the Week:

End endless wars

How can we defeat our enemies as we fight World War III, which, I claim, began on October 7, 2023? Opinion.

Iran declares major bank bankrupt amid sanctions

Iran’s Ayandeh Bank collapses and absorbed by Melli Bank. Officials blame bad debts and lavish projects as sanctions and economic turmoil deepen the Islamic Republic’s financial crisis.

UN rapporteur:

'US sanctions over Gaza report are mafia-style intimidation'

UN expert Francesca Albanese denounces US sanctions as “mafia-style” tactics after accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza. Barred from entering the US, she presented her report from South Africa.

Trump hits Russia’s oil giants with sanctions, demands ceasefire

Trump imposes major sanctions on Russia’s top oil firms, urging a Ukraine ceasefire. Treasury warns of further action and calls on allies to join the effort to pressure Putin’s war machine.

Iran:

'IAEA cooperation deal invalid because of snapback sanctions'

Iran says its Cairo nuclear deal with the IAEA is no longer valid after E3-triggered snapback sanctions. FM Araghchi warns the move hampers diplomacy.

After US pressure

Ireland retreats on Israel sanctions

Ireland is set to soften its sanctions on Israeli “settlements”, limiting them to goods only, after pressure from US multinationals and fears of economic backlash.

After attack on Dutch ship

Netherlands demands EU sanctions on Houthis

Following a Houthi missile strike on Dutch ship Minervagracht, the Netherlands urges EU to label the Iran-backed group a terrorist entity.

Tehran condemns snapback sanctions, rejects new nuclear talks

Iran condemns the UN's snapback sanctions as "unjustifiable" following failed nuclear talks and Israeli-US strikes, warning of retaliation while rejecting negotiations that bring "new problems."

UN sanctions on Iran 'long overdue,' says Prince Reza Pahlavi

Iran’s Crown Prince hails UN snapback sanctions on Iran as overdue, urging nations to designate the IRGC as a terror group and support the Iranian people’s fight for freedom and democracy.