sanctions

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.

Pro-Israel Democrats urge sanctions on ICC officials

A group of 19 pro-Israel House Democrats, led by Rep. Josh Gottheimer, pushing back on the White House's opposition to impose sanctions against ICC for seeking arrest warrants against senior Israeli officials.

White House officials:

'Sanctions on ICC are not the right answer'

Biden administration says it opposes sanctions being pushed by Republicans against ICC in response to its Chief Prosecutor's decision to seek arrest warrants against Israeli leaders.

'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.

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.

Rabbis commend Blinken for commitment to sanction ICC

The Coalition for Jewish Values, representing over 2,500 traditional, Orthodox rabbis, praises US Secretary of State for saying he will work with Congress to sanction the ICC over Israel warrants.

Trump adviser:

'US should sanction top ICC officials'

Trump's former National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien to Reuters: The US should slap sanctions on ICC officials who seek an arrest warrant for Netanyahu.

Rep. Elise Stefanik:

'Congress must sanction ICC over Israel arrest warrants'

Republican rep. calls on US Congress to punish International Criminal Court after Chief Prosecutor announced he is pursuing arrest warrants against PM Netanyahu and Defense Minister Gallant.

Left-wing organization to compensate farmer

The court ruled that the 'Kerem Navot' organization will compensate Tzvi Bar-Yosef for alleging that he is a "violent person" and rejected an attempt to use the sanctions imposed on him as evidence.

Following suit

Canada imposes sanctions on four Israelis

Global Affairs Canada announced sanctions against four Israeli citizens accused of being extremist Israeli settlers.

EU expands sanctions on Iran for supplying UAVs to Russia

EU sanctions can now target those supplying or involved in transferring Iranian missiles and drones to Russia for use in its war against Ukraine or to armed groups in the Middle East.

Due to war in Gaza:

Belgian PM calls for sanctions on Israel

Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo calls for coordinated action within the European Union to impose trade sanctions on Israel, particularly on products originating from “settlements”.

Sanctioned Israeli:

'I have been included in the new White Paper'

Elisha Yered, one of the individuals sanctioned today by Britain for alleged abuses of Palestinians, reacted to the news: 'Just like it was eighty years ago'.

UK sanctions Lehava and individuals for 'settler violence'

The sanctions target two groups and four individuals alleged to have committed abuses of Palestinian human rights.

Iran sanctions 12 US entities and citizens connected to Israel

Among those sanctioned are Lockheed Martin, Chevron, fmr. Trump advisor Jason Greenblatt, and US military generals.

Netzah Yehuda CEO:

'US sanctions an Islamic public relations ploy'

Yossi Levy believes that the saga of American sanctions threats is behind us after the intervention of the president and other factors, and addresses the challenge of recruiting in the Haredi sector.

Report:

Biden Admin. won't sanction Netzach Yehuda Battalion

US Secretary of State Blinken writes to House Speaker Johnson that in light of Israeli commitment to fix issues in battalion accused of human rights abuses, the battalion will not be sanctioned.

New US sanctions target Iranian drones

United States issues new sanctions on Iran, targeting Iranian drones, including their use by Russia in the war in Ukraine.

After massive attack on Israel:

European Parliament calls for extended sanctions against Iran

The European Jewish Congress welcomed the decision of the European Parliament to call for extended sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran following its attacks on Israel.

Marco Rubio:

'Biden Admin sanctions on Netzah Yehudah helps Israel's enemies'

Republican Senator accuses administration of 'an effort by President Biden to appease Israel’s enemies, including the antisemitic mobs terrorizing college campuses across America.'

Rabbinate member to US Amb.

'Sanctions on Netzah Yehuda will increase anti-Semitism'

Rabbi Eliezer Simcha Weisz sent a letter to Ambassador Jack Lew petitioning the US plan to impose sanctions on the Netzah Yehuda battalion.

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.

Blinken:

'No announcement on Netzach Yehuda today, but stay tuned'

US Secretary of State tells reporters an announcement is expected “in the days ahead” on whether to restrict assistance to the IDF's Netzach Yehuda Battalion.

Foreign Minister Israel Katz:

'We will not allow Khamenei to undermine regional stability'

The Foreign Minister congratulated the EU on the decision to impose new sanctions against Iran.