sanctions

Following attack on Israel:

EU foreign ministers to discuss sanctions on Iran

European Union foreign ministers to meet in Luxembourg and discuss expanding sanctions on Iran.

Minister Gantz to Blinken:

'Sanctions on Netzach Yehuda - a double mistake'

The National Unity Party chair asked the US Secretary of State to reconsider sanctions on the IDF unit since they would hurt Israel's legitimacy and have no justification since Israel has a strong and independent judiciary.

US Rep. Stefanik:

'Biden choosing to appease pro-Hamas faction of Democratic Party'

House Republican Conference Chair Rep. Elise Stefanik said House Republicans will investigate reports that sanctions on the Netzach Yehuda Battalion stem from anti-Israel NGOs.

PM Netanyahu:

'Hamas refused all deals, we will soon hit them hard'

In a pre-Passover address, the Prime Minister commented on US threats to sanction the Netzach Yehuda Battalion: 'I will fight it with all my might.'

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.

The sanctions on 'Netzach Yehuda'

Lapid accused, but forgot one detail

Lapid addressed the sanctions the US is expected to impose on 'Netzach Yehuda' and blamed the ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir for responsibility. Online, they reminded him of a detail he forgot on the subject

Labor leader in favor of sanctions: "Dismantle Netzach Yehuda"

MK Merav Michaeli denounced 'Netzach Yehuda' as a 'battalion of 'hilltop youth who see religion as an excuse to attack Arabs'.

Lapid:

'Sanctions against the IDF are the result of government failures'

Opposition leader Yair Lapid claims the sanctions against the Netzach Yehuda battalion are a political failure, not a military one.

Report:

The organization responsible for sanctions on 'Netzach Yehuda'

An organization named DAWN has been active in recent months imposing sanctions on Israeli military personnel. Some of its senior employees are connected to the Muslim Brotherhood.

Report:

USA to sanction IDF battalion

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to sanction the heavily haredi Netzach Yehuda battalion.

EU announces new sanctions on Israelis

Two Israelis, as well as the Israeli groups Hilltop Youth and Lehava, have been targeted for European sanctions including an asset freeze and travel ban.

Over Gaza war:

PA seeks FIFA sanctions against Israel

Palestinian Authority’s soccer association planning to call on FIFA to sanction Israel due its “international law violations".

US sanctions Iranian steel industry, automobile companies

After massive Iranian attack on Israel, US Treasury announces sanctions on 16 individuals and two entities that are enabling Iran’s UAV production and testing.

Foreign Minister thanks Biden for new sanctions on Iran

Minister Israel Katz: 'I commend President Biden for his ironclad commitment to Israel's security and his announcement of new sanctions on leaders and entities affiliated with Iran's IRGC, the Iranian Defense Ministry, and Iran's missile and drone program.'

UK and US sanction leading Iranian military figures

UK government announces sanctions on 7 individuals and 6entities who have enabled Iran to conduct destabilizing regional activity, including Iran's recent attack on Israel.

G7 to coordinate on Iran sanctions in wake of attack on Israel

Finance leaders from the Group of Seven pledge to coordinate measures to diminish Iran's ability to acquire, produce, or transfer weapons.

Following attack on Israel:

EU leaders agree to step up sanctions against Iran

EU leaders condemn Iran's attack on Israel, say they will take further restrictive measures against Iran.

In response to attack on Israel:

EU to expand its sanctions on Iran

EU top diplomat Josep Borrell says EU members plan to discuss sanctions regime that seeks to curb the supply of Iranian drones to Russia to include the provision of missiles and cover deliveries to Iranian proxies.

After Iranian attack

US: We will impose new sanctions on Iran

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan announces that the US will impose new sanctions on Iran's missile and drone program and expects its allies to follow suit.

US sanctions Hamas spokesperson, leaders of its drone unit

US Treasury announces sanctions on Hamas spokesperson Abu Obeida and leaders of the group's drone unit.

EU sanctions Palestinian terror organizations

The European Union has added three Palestinian terrorist organizations to its list of sanctions for their part in the October 7th massacre.

Smotrich vs. Sanctions:

A second victory for Israel's Finance Minister

The clarification from the USA weakening the sanctions against Israelis in Judea and Samaria is the second time that Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has outmaneuvered American policy.

Smotrich vs. Sanctions:

USA reduces sanctions against Judea and Samaria residents

The USA has significantly reduced the sanctions it imposed on residents of Judea and Samaria following Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's threats of economic sanctions against Palestinian Authority banks.

US to Israel:

Banks don't need to close accounts of sanction targets

US letter to Finance Ministry says Biden Admin. sanctions against 7 settlers over alleged violence were not meant to seize all of their assets or close their bank accounts.

UK imposes sanctions on Hamas media network

Sanctions target two individuals active in promoting Hamas's public relations efforts.

US and Britain sanction Hamas fund-raising network

US Treasury Department says the punitive measures target two individuals and three entities described as key financial facilitators involved in fundraising for Hamas.

Dr. Shuki Friedman:

'Sanctions are because of internal American politics'

The vice-president of the Jewish People Policy Institute says that the American government is sanctioning Israel not for either Israel or the Palestinians, but for the upcoming Presidential elections.

US sanctions Iran weapons-procurement networks

US imposes new sanctions on three procurement networks that are supporting Iran’s ballistic missile, nuclear and defense programs.

EU imposes sanctions on 'violent' settlers

Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares says EU foreign ministers agreed to impose sanctions barring entry of Jewish settlers who 'harass' Arabs, doing business with them.

2nd round:

US sanctions 3 more Israelis, 2 outposts

US Treasury says sanctions target outposts and individuals implicated in violence against Arabs, a month and a half after imposing sanctions on 4 other Israelis.

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.

Joins other countries

Spain sanctions 12 residents of Judea and Samaria

Spanish Foreign Minister announces that Spain has initiated a process of sanctioning 12 residents of Judea and Samaria who it claims committed violent acts against Palestinian Arabs.

Navalny's lawyer arrested in Russia

The attorney representing Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died suddenly while in prison, has been arrested by Russian authorities.

US and Britain sanction Houthi supporters

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels targeted in sanctions imposed by the US and the UK.

After Navalny's death:

US sanctions more than 500 Russian targets

President Joe Biden says the measures aim to ensure Russian President Vladimir Putin "pays an even steeper price for his aggression abroad and repression at home."

German FM:

'Iran is the worst violator of human rights'

The German Foreign Minister explains why Iran is still not listed as a terrorist country in the EU, and what the European Union has done against it instead.

Yesha Council to PM:

Hold urgent meeting on foreign intervention

Yesha Council chair Shlomo Ne’eman says the sanctions recently imposed on Israelis constitute a severe oversight of Israeli sovereignty and severe political disregard based on blood libel.

Target of US sanctions:

'I couldn't believe it, Biden is occupied with me?'

Ever since Yinon Levi, a farmer from south of Hebron, found out he was subject to US sanctions, he and his wife Sapir's bank account has been blocked and they can't purchase necessities at the grocery store.

Germany lobbying for EU sanctions against settlers

After US, UK, and France all imposed sanctions on Jewish settlers accused of extremism or violence, German Foreign Minister announced in Jerusalem her government is pushing the EU to do the same.

Following the US

UK to sanction four Israeli citizens

UK has announced sanctions against four Israelis it referred to as 'extremist settlers' accusing them of 'human rights abuses' against Palestinian Arabs.

Rabbi to banks:

'Freeze Joe Biden's accounts'

Rabbi Shimon Ben-Tzion demands that banks worldwide freeze any accounts held by Joe Biden in retaliation for the sanctions leveled at Israeli citizens.

MK Bismuth to Arutz Sheva:

'99.9% of settlers are heroes fighting in Gaza'

Likud MK Boaz Bismuth says the term 'settler violence' was invented to find symmetry between Israel and Hamas and explains how he is working to close UNRWA's offices in Jerusalem.

Canada imposes new sanctions on Hamas

Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs says Canada is committed to a 'comprehensive, just, and lasting peace in the Middle East and will continue to take steps against Hamas and anyone affiliated to Hamas.'

PM Netanyahu:

'US sanctions severe and inappropriate'

Prime Minister Netanyahu discussed the humanitarian aid to Gaza and said that up to 60% of the humanitarian aid that enters Gaza is taken by Hamas.

PA demands sanctions on 'settlements'

PA cabinet leader calls for sanctions to be imposed on "the entire settlement enterprise" after US sanctioned several residents of Judea and Samaria.

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.'

Canada to impose sanctions on 'extremist settlers'

Foreign Minister Melanie Joly confirmed that the Canadian government was 'actively on' passing sanctions on Israelis who 'incite violence' in Judea and Samira.

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.

Trudeau:

'Canada mulling sanctions on extremist settlers'

Canadian Prime Minister confirms his government is considering imposing sanctions on “extremist Israeli settlers” after the US took similar action.

US sanctions Iran's ballistic missiles programs

Treasury announces sanctions targeting Iran's ballistic missile and drone procurement programs as well as officials involved in hacking US infrastructure.

White House:

'No plans to sanction Israeli government officials'

White House spokesperson John Kirby on sanctions against Israeli "settlers": A signal to the world that Biden takes settler violence seriously.

PA criticizes Smotrich and Ben Gvir

PA foreign affairs bureau welcomes decision of President Joe Biden to impose sanctions those accused of involvement in attacks on Palestinian Arabs in Judea and Samaria.

'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.'

'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.'

'Antisemitic lie':

Biden considered sanctions on Smotrich and Ben-Gvir

President Biden is expected to sign off on sanctions on Judea and Samaria residents involved in violent attacks against Palestinians. Minister Smotrich responds.

US sanctions Iranian, Hezbollah financial network

US sanctions three entities and one individual based in Turkey and Lebanon for giving "critical financial support" to financial network used by Quds Force and Hezbollah.

US launches fifth round of sanctions against Hamas

The move was joined by Australia and the United Kingdom imposing sanctions of their own against the terrorist organization.

Roman Abramovich, ZAKA sue Bank Mizrahi for blocking donation

Bank refuses to allow Russian-Israeli billionaire to donate millions to rescue agency during war due to EU, UK sanctions.

UK imposes new sanctions against Iran

A series of new sanctions against Iranian officials comes into force today in England, allowing stronger steps in the UK against the regime.

EU seeks sanctions against 'Jewish settlers'

EU foreign policy chief says he will propose sanctions against “Jewish settlers” responsible for violence against Palestinian Arabs.