US imposes sanctions targeting Houthis and Iranian oil network
US Treasury Department announces sanctions against 19 individuals, companies, and vessels accused of involvement in Houthi operations and the illegal trade of Iranian oil and gas.
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US sanctions Iranian drone companies
US Treasury Department sanctions two individuals and two entities for their involvement in developing and purchasing components for the Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Britain, France and Germany:
'We're ready to snap back Iran sanctions if needed'
Britain, France and Germany signal their preparedness to reinstate comprehensive international sanctions against Iran to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons.
US sanctions Assad's father-in-law
US Treasury announces sanctions against Fawaz al-Akhras, father-in-law of former Syrian President, whose registered address is in London.
35 entities and vessels
US sanctions Iran's 'shadow fleet' of oil
Biden administration targets 35 entities and vessels accused of transporting illicit Iranian petroleum to international markets.
Fighting back:
Victims of sanctions sue Israeli banks and financial institutions
Victims of sanctions targeting Jews who allegedly 'harmed Palestinians' file massive lawsuit against Israeli financial institutions who lent a hand to the sanctions. Attorneys: 'Sanctions are a slippery slope and dangerous precedent.'
Iranian FM:
'If West sanctions us - we could acquire nuclear weapons'
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says nuclear weapons are not currently part of Iran's security strategy, but that may change if Western nations proceed with their threat to reimpose all UN sanctions.
Report:
Trump team already preparing measures against ICC
Hebrew media reports President-Elect's people have begun preparing to impose sanctions on ICC officials responsible for the warrants against Israeli leaders 2 months before Trump's inauguration.
Israel tightening the economic pressure on Hezbollah
Defense Minister Israel Katz imposes sanctions on dozens of Hezbollah-linked entities: We will reach anyone who supports terror - on every front and in every way.
State Department sanctions:
'No distinction between Hamas military and political leadership'
US imposes sanctions on 6 Hamas leaders for transferring weapons and funds to the Hamas war machine in Gaza.
Amana:
'Sanctions are a result of baseless slanders'
The construction company Amana and its founder Ze'ev Hever respond to the sanctions imposed by the Biden administration and believe they will be lifted by Trump.
Over support for Russia
Britain sanctions Iran’s airline and shipping carrier
UK government freezes assets of Iran Air and the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL), after evidence emerged of Iran providing ballistic missiles to Russian forces.
Samaria Governor:
New US sanctions 'scandalous'
Governor Yossi Dagan called the sanctions against Israelis announced earlier today 'an act hostile and cynical towards the only democracy in the Middle East.'
Report:
US sanctions companies building in Judea and Samaria
For the first time, the US has imposed sanctions on private companies as well as individuals involved in Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria.
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.
French Foreign Minister:
'We're mulling new sanctions on Israeli settlers'
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot says during visit to Ramallah that his country is considering new sanctions against those facilitating the expansion of “Israeli settlements”.
The organization behind the sanctions campaign against settlers
Attorney Avraham Shalev, a researcher at the Kohelet Policy Forum, revealed in a new paper that a UN organization has been working with many governments to impose sanctions on Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria.
UK announces new sanctions against yeshiva, Jewish groups
British government announces sanctions against Od Yosef Chai Yeshiva, several organizations and outposts it claims promote anti-Arab violence or are illegal.
Former British Foreign Minister:
'I had plans to sanction Israeli ministers'
Former British Foreign Minister, David Cameron, told BBC: 'I had plans to sanction ministers Ben Gvir and Smotrich. Sanctions would send a message to Israeli PM Netanyahu that 'this is not good enough and has to stop.'
UK announces new sanctions on Iranian military after attack
The UK government announced a new round of sanctions targeting senior Iranian military figures and organizations for their role in attempting to destabilize the Middle East in response to Iran's massive ballistic missile attack on Israel two weeks ago.
US imposes sanctions on 'Hilltop Youth'
Biden Treasury announces new sanctions on 'violent extremist' Jews in Judea and Samaria, including the 'Hilltop Youth' group and other Jewish activists.
Foreign Minister:
'Iran is like and egg, hard on the outside, soft on the inside'
Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz calls for international sanctions against Iran to capitalize on the regime's economic weakness and unpopularity with the Iranian people.
US sanctions networks over trade benefitting Hezbollah
State Department announces sanctions on one individual and four entities over facilitation of trade to Syria and East Asia in support of Hezbollah and the Quds Force of the IRGC.
US sanctions Lebanese network over smuggling for Hezbollah
The sanctions target three people, five companies and two vessels that the US Treasury Department said were overseen by a senior leader of Hezbollah's finance team.
New sanctions on Iran after arms shipment to Russia
France, Germany, and the UK announced they would impose sanctions on Iran, which sent missiles to support the Russian army in the war in Ukraine.
Suspected Hezbollah financier to plead guilty in US
Lebanese-Belgian dual citizen, accused by the US of financing Hezbollah, to plead guilty in case involving sanctions evasion.
EU initiative to sanction Ben Gvir and Smotrich thwarted
Israel succeeds in thwarting the initiative of EU Foreign Minister Josep Borrell to advance sanctions against Ministers Ben Gvir and Smotrich.
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.
EU FM to seek sanctions against Smotrich and Ben Gvir
European Union Foreign Minister Josep Borrell plans to request that member states jointly impose sanctions on Smotrich and Ben Gvir, though such a resolution is unlikely to pass.
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.
Biden administration sanctions Israeli goat farm
The struggle between the shepherds and housewives, and Biden’s billionaires and the international pro-terrorist networks arrayed against them, is a David vs. Goliath battle. Opinion.
The PA's economic attack plan for Judea and Samaria
The Palestinian Authority intends to promote a resolution at the UN that will demand a separation in the international arena between conduct towards Israel and activities towards the Judea and Samaria area.
Smotrich:
'Borrel sides with terror, willing to sacrifice people of Gaza'
Finance Minister responds to EU foreign policy chief's call for sanctions against him and Minister Ben-Gvir.
US won't sanction Netzach Yehuda battalion
Secretary of State Antony Blinken informs Defense Minister Yoav Gallant that he decided to end the investigation into the IDF’s "Netzach Yehuda" battalion for human rights violations in Judea and Samaria.
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.
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.
In first:
US Ambassador summoned following sanctions against Israelis
US and Japanese ambassadors to Israel, as well as European Union ambassador, summoned following sanctions against Israeli citizens and organizations.
MK Succot:
A solution to the sanctions - through the Bank of Israel
According to the bill submitted by MK Tzvi Succot, Israelis who have had their bank accounts blocked due to the sanctions will be eligible for banking services directly from the Bank of Israel.
Australia sanctions residents of Judea and Samaria, Hilltop Youth
Australia announces financial sanctions and travel bans on seven Israeli residents of Judea and Samaria as well as the Hilltop Youth group, claims they were involved in "grave violence against Palestinians".
In first, Japan sanctions Israelis
Four Israelis from Judea and Samaria were named by the Japanese Foreign Ministry as 'Israeli settlers involved in violent acts' and subjected to an asset freeze.
'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.
Sanctions against Israelis:
Ben-Gvir's demand from Netanyahu
'I asked the Prime Minister to notify the American administration that if sanctions are imposed against ministers in the government, the response will be the complete dismantling of the Palestinian Authority.'
Report:
US weighing sanctions against two Israeli ministers
Three US officials say the Biden administration is weighing sanctions against Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.
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.
US bars Elor Azariya and his family from entering the country
Biden Administration announces sanctions on former soldier who was convicted for killing a wounded terrorist in 2016 and released 6 years ago as part of growing campaign of sanctions on right-wing Israelis and settlers.
After embarrassing mistake:
US lifts sanctions wrongly imposed on Aviad Shlomo Sarid
US lifts sanctions imposed on Aviad Shlomo Sarid from Revava, which were imposed on him due to the fact that his name is similar to that of one of the leaders of the Tzav 9 organization.
Four Days Later:
US has not yet fixed incorrect sanctions
The State Department has admited the sanctions targeted the wrong Israeli but have yet to publish a correction.
EU imposes sanctions on settlers, Tzav 9
After Biden Admin. imposed sanctions last week, the EU followed suit by imposing sanctions on right-wing groups and Jews in eastern Jerusalem and Judea and Samaria.
US’ embarrassing mistake:
Sanctions imposed on the wrong person
Due to a mistake, the US imposed sanctions on Aviad Sarid from Revava, whose name is similar to one of the Tzav 9 leaders.
US announces new sanctions on settlers, protest leaders
State Department announces a wave of sanctions against allegedly extremist Israelis and organizations in Judea and Samaria and the leaders of Tzav 9, the organization that leads protests against aid to Gaza while the hostages are held there.
Britain condemns legitimization of towns
The UK has eleased a statement denouncing the new towns and calling for the cancellation of measures against the PA.
US sanctions Iran over 'nuclear escalations'
US sanctions three companies based in the United Arab Emirates and which are accused of being involved in the transport of Iranian petroleum or petrochemical products, as well as 11 associated vessels.
Yesha Council head:
'Canada's sanctions give support to terrorism and Hamas'
Yesha Council chairman and Binyamin Regional Council head Israel Ganz condemned the Canadian government's decision to impose additional sanctions on individuals and entities in Judea and Samaria.
Canada announces more sanctions on 'extremist settlers'
7 people and 5 entities targeted in new round of sanctions as Canada seeks to combat what it calls 'extremist settlers' in Judea, Samaria, and Jerusalem.
Canada sanctions Hamas supporters
Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs announces sanctions on nine individuals and two entities with roles in Hamas’ financial network. Those sanctioned funded the October 7 attack.
US imposes sanctions on Iranian 'shadow banking' network
Treasury imposes sanctions on nearly 50 entities and people involved in network used by Iran and the IRGC to disguise the revenue they generate abroad.
US sanctions suppliers of weapons parts for Houthis
Treasury announces new sanctions aimed at cutting off weapons, supplies and funding to the Iranian-backed Houthis rebels.
USA imposes sanctions on anti-aid protest organization
The US State Department imposed sanctions today on the Tzav 9 protest organization, whose activists have been blocking aid trucks from Jordan to the Gaza Strip.
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 sanctions Iran's drone program
US announces sanctions against entities enabling Iran's drone program, in action seeking to disrupt the production and proliferation of UAVs used by Russia against Ukraine.