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News and updates about US Sanctions

US sanctions entities connected to Iran's nuclear program

Sanctions target Iranian companies and an individual for supporting nuclear activities linked to AEOI and TESA.

US sanctions entities connected to Iran's nuclear program

US imposes sanctions on ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan

Following President Trump's executive order imposing sanctions on the ICC, the Treasury has added the court's prosecutor to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List.

US imposes sanctions on ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan

US issues sanctions against Iranian crude oil shipping network

According to the OFAC, the oil was shipped on behalf of Iran’s Armed Forces General Staff (AFGS) and its sanctioned front company, Sepehr Energy Jahan Nama Pars (Sepehr Energy).

US issues sanctions against Iranian crude oil shipping network

Rep. Torres:

'ICC should be sanctioned for distorting law beyond recognition'

US Representative Ritchie Torres announced that he will vote in Congress to sanction the International Criminal Court after it issued arrest warrants for Israel's leadership.

'ICC should be sanctioned for distorting law beyond recognition'

Last-ditch effort:

Democrats call on Biden to sanction Ben-Gvir and Smotrich

17 Democratic senators and 71 members of the House of Representatives signed a letter to the President calling on him to take advantage of his time left in office to sanction the two senior Israeli officials.

Democrats call on Biden to sanction Ben-Gvir and Smotrich

US representatives:

'We will fight sanctions on Israelis'

Samaria Regional Council Head Yossi Dagan met with US senators and representatives who promised to fight against the sanctions imposed on Israelis in Judea and Samaria.

'We will fight sanctions on Israelis'

US announces new sanctions on Israeli volunteer security org.

Biden Administration announces sanctions on Hashomer Yosh organization, Yitzhar security coordinator over alleged involvement in violence against Arabs.

US announces new sanctions on Israeli volunteer security org.

US sanctions companies tied to Houthis and Hezbollah

The US State Department will sanction an individual and six companies involved in illicit revenue generation to support the Houthis as well as a company tied to a Hezbollah official.

US sanctions companies tied to Houthis and Hezbollah

Prime Minister Netanyahu:

"We are working to block sanctions against Israeli citizens'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with council heads from Judea and Samaria to discuss foreign sanctions against residents of the regions.

"We are working to block sanctions against Israeli citizens'

Petition filed against sanctions of Israelis

The lawsuit argues that the broad and unspecific language of the Executive Order allowing for sanctions against Israelis threatens freedom of speech and dissent, and has been applied in a biased and highly politicized manner.

Petition filed against sanctions of Israelis

US sanctions facilitators of Iranian Missile and UAV programs

US sanctions five individuals and seven entities based in Iran and China that assist Iran in procuring electronics, optical components, and missile-applicable items.

US sanctions facilitators of Iranian Missile and UAV programs

'Attack on Israel's sovereignty'

Smotrich responds to reports of US sanctions against him

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich warned that US sanctions against him and fellow Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir would have severe consequences for Israel-US relations.

Smotrich responds to reports of US sanctions against him

United front of MKs call on Biden to repeal sanctions on Tzav 9

MKs from both the coalition and opposition signed a letter to the US President calling on him to repeal sanctions on Tzav 9, a group that organizes protests against aid to Gaza.

United front of MKs call on Biden to repeal sanctions on Tzav 9

Behind multiple attacks

US imposes sanctions on Lions' Den terror group

The Shechem-based group has claimed responsibility for several shooting attacks on Jewish drivers and IDF soldiers in Samaria.

US imposes sanctions on Lions' Den terror group

'This is our war for our home'

Anti-Gaza aid group responds to sanctions reports

The Tzav 9 movmement called out the Biden administration for reportedly considering imposing sanctions on Israelis who block aid trucks.

Anti-Gaza aid group responds to sanctions reports

Report:

US considering sanctions against Israelis who block Gaza aid

The Biden Administration is considering imposing sanctions on Israelis who target trucks carrying humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.

US considering sanctions against Israelis who block Gaza aid

Israel's cautious prediction:

US to back down from Netzah Yehuda sanctions

According to Israeli sources, the Americans were surprised by the Israeli's angry response to reports of the sanctions, and the Israeli pressure is expected to convince the US not to impose them, at least for now.

US to back down from Netzah Yehuda sanctions

IDF Spokesman:

'Netzach Yehuda operates bravely and professionally'

The IDF Spokesman clarified that reports of planned sanctions against the haredi battalion were not known to the IDF and that all incidents were and will be investigated.

'Netzach Yehuda operates bravely and professionally'

Report:

US to impose sanctions on Judea & Samaria outposts

The US is reportedly expected to impose a second round of sanctions on three Israeli citizens and two outposts in Judea and Samaria.

US to impose sanctions on  Judea & Samaria outposts

X providing premium services to terrorists

Individuals and organizations under US sanctions for terrorist activity have been found using X's paid premium accounts.

X providing premium services to terrorists

Joining US sanctions:

Israel Postal Bank closes account of David Chasdai

The Israeli bank account of David Chai Chasdai was sequestered and closed after the US announced that it would impose sanctions on him. Comm. Minister: 'If I indeed have the authority, I will order the account be reopened.'

Israel Postal Bank closes account of David Chasdai

After being targeted by US sanctions:

Israeli bank freezes farmer's bank account

Yinon Levi, who was one of four Israelis to be targeted by US sanctions was notified by Bank Leumi that his bank accounts have been frozen.

Israeli bank freezes farmer's bank account

'Disgrace to free world's values'

Yesha Council Chairman decries US sanctions

Shlomo Ne’eman says fact that the US only sanctioned four proves that there is no phenomenon of violence, calls on Israeli government not to 'lend a hand in this ugly game.'

Yesha Council Chairman decries US sanctions

'Serious threat to the peace'

Biden signs order to sanction four 'settlers'

Order states that such acts of violence 'undermine the foreign policy objectives of the United States, including the viability of a two-state solution.'

Biden signs order to sanction four 'settlers'

Iran: Mossad trying to kill nuclear deal

Foreign Minister Zarif accuses Mossad of working to scuttle Iran nuclear deal, shortly before new slate of US sanctions come into effect.

Iran: Mossad trying to kill nuclear deal