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Belgium announces ban on 'extremist settlers'
Belgian Prime Minister announces that “extremist settlers” will be barred entry, one day after US announced similar sanctions.
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News and updates about sanctions
US announces visa ban on 'extremist settlers'
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announces sanctions against Jews accused of attacking Arabs in Judea and Samaria.
Report:
US pressuring Turkey to end support for Hamas, Russia
Wall Street Journal reports Biden Admin. warning Turkish officials Turkey's financial support for Hamas and Russia will have consequences.
France seeks to sanction Israelis who attack Palestinians
The sanctions come as a balancing measure in a proposal to sanction Hamas leadership.
Blinken announces new US sanctions on Hamas
US launches 3rd round of sanctions on Hamas-affiliated individuals in response to the October 7 massacre.
House approves sanctions on supporters of Hamas, Islamic Jihad
Hamas International Financing Prevention Act passes by majority of 363 to 46.
Japan imposes new Hamas-related sanctions
Japan announces sanctions on individuals and a company connected to the Hamas terrorist organization.
US sanctions Iran’s ballistic missile and drone programs
The sanctions come on the day that UN restrictions on Tehran’s ballistic missile program expired.
US imposes sanctions on 10 Hamas operatives and financiers
Following massacre of 1,400 Israelis, US Treasury imposes sanctions on Hamas operatives in Sudan, Türkiye, Algeria, and Qatar.
US issues more sanctions over Iran's drone program
US sanctions seven people and four companies in China, Russia and Turkey over development of Iran’s drone program.
US, UK sanction Iran ahead of anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death
US and Britain imposes sanctions on Iran ahead of the one-year anniversary of woman whose death sparked mass protests.
Britain, France and Germany to maintain sanctions on Iran
Britain, France and Germany announce strategy to maintain nuclear sanctions on Iran even after they expire under terms of 2015 deal.
US sanctions Hezbollah's South American financing operation
Treasury announces sanctions against operatives working in Latin America to finance the Hezbollah terrorist organization in Lebanon.
US sanctions Hezbollah front-group 'Green Without Borders'
Treasury announces sanctions against 'environmental' agency which provides cover for Hezbollah outposts and weapons.
Iran's President:
'We'll discuss revival of nuclear deal with dignity'
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi vows to work to counteract the US sanctions imposed on the country.
Canada announces new sanctions on Iranian officials
Canada sanctions Iran's new security chief, alongside six Iranians accused of destabilizing the Middle East and Ukraine.
Israeli citizen charged with spying accuses Biden of 'cover-up'
He is charged with 8 counts of acting as a foreign agent and illegal arms deals but is this just Biden trying to cover up for his son?
Europe to retain Iran ballistic missile sanctions
The sanctions, which were part of the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers, are due to expire in October.
The Netherlands:
Father and daughter arrested for sending money to Hamas
55-year-old and 25-year-old arrested for allegedly sending over five million euros to Hamas in breach of EU sanctions.
Likud sanctions MK who violated coalition discipline
MK Tally Gotliv says she will appeal after being sanctioned for refusing to withdraw candidacy for Judicial Selection Committee.
Lithuanian Prime Minister:
'We stand with Israel in stemming Iranian threat'
Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė speaks at AJC Global Forum: We will continue pushing for more sanctions against Iran.
US sanctions IRGC official over plot to kill Bolton
IRGC official Shahram Poursafi reportedly also targeted former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Iran envoy Brian Hook.
Ukraine:
Parliament approves 50-year sanctions package against Iran
The bill seeks to sanction Iran for providing drones for Russia to use in its ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Zelenskyy proposes Iran sanctions bill
The bill would see Ukraine impose sanctions on Iran for 50 years for providing UAVs to Russia.
Iran 'no longer concerned with US sanctions'
Senior Iranian military officials tell how Iran's new policies seek to establish international power while disregarding US sanctions.
US and Iran negotiating release of sanctioned Iranian funds
A potential agreement is taking shape that could see Iran release prisoners in exchange for billions of dollars in sanctioned funds.
Republican senators propose:
Sanction enablers of Palestinian Arab terrorist groups
Senators Todd Young and Marco Rubio reintroduce bill to impose sanctions on those that provide support to Hamas, Islamic Jihad and others.
Sanctions on terrorism:
US seizes Hezbollah-affiliated websites
US authorities seize over a dozen website domains used by sanctioned associates, businesses, and charities of Hezbollah.
Canada urged to streamline and toughen sanctions legislation
B'nai Brith calls for consistent and transparent use of Canada's Magnitsky Law to hold global violators of human rights accountable.
US House reps introduce bill to make Iran sanctions permanent
Measure would remove sunset clause from main tool in US law used to enact sanctions on Iran for its nuclear ambitions and support of terror.
US sanctions Iran for detaining Americans
Russia’s Federal Security Service also sanctioned for holding Americans unjustly captive.
Lebanese-Belgian faces charges in US over Hezbollah support
Man accused by US of financing Hezbollah extradited from Romania, faces sanctions evasion and money laundering charges.
Over protest crackdown:
US sanctions senior Iranian officials
US Treasury sanctions four senior Iranian law enforcement and military officials involved in crushing anti-government protests.
As Iran alienated the West, Persian rug exports plummeted
Once thriving billion dollar industry reduced to nearly zero after decades of rogue actions by Iranian regime.
UK sanctions Lebanese businessman over Hezbollah support
Meanwhile, US authorities announce action against a network allegedly helping the man avoid sanctions.
World's largest drone company likely selling technology to Iran
Chinese drone manufacturer denies report it markets its products to Iran in violation of US sanctions.
Intl Court rejects Iran's bid to claim $2 billion frozen by US
Hague Court rules it does not have jurisdiction to force US to return funds seized to compensate victims of 1983 bombing.
Canada announces new sanctions against Iran
Canada targets two entities and eight individuals as part of new sanctions against Iran over human rights violations and drone production.
US Treasury Secretary:
'US looking at ways to strengthen Iran sanctions'
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen acknowledges sanctions had not resulted in behavioral or policy changes Washington desires from Tehran.
US sanctions Iranians over equipment for drones
Four firms and three people sanctioned for allegedly buying equipment to be used for Iran’s drone and weapons programs.
Ukraine war enters 2nd year:
New sanctions to 'degrade Russia’s ability to fuel aggression'
On one-year anniversary of Ukraine war, Biden admin hits hard at Russia's ability to wage war with host of new sanctions.
AJC urges US to list Russia’s Wagner Group as terrorist entity
As Ukraine war enters second year, US Congress called on to add private mercenary group to terror list for atrocities against civilians.
Foreign Minister Cohen:
'The West will impose snapback sanctions on Iran'
Foreign Minister Eli Cohen tells i24NEWS: Iran is like a cancer. It is a threat to the stability of the entire world.
White House warns:
Russian buying chips, tech from Iran, North Korea and China
Latest statement from Commerce Department comes as G7 nations debate new sanctions on firms accused of exporting military tech to Russia.
US sanctions Lebanese economist over Hezbollah support
US Treasury announces sanctions against economist and money exchanger Hassan Moukalled due to financial activities in support of Hezbollah.
EU to sanction Iran officials, IRGC blacklist still under debate
EU will impose new sanctions on 37 Iranian officials and organizations, but will stop short for now of blacklisting the Revolutionary Guard.
US to list Russia’s Wagner Group as ‘transnational criminal org’
US Treasury to impose additional sanctions on mercenary group operating in Ukraine, along with its international network.
US bill would sanction financial backers of Hamas
The Hamas International Financing Prevention Act was passed by the previous Congress but later removed by the Senate.
Israeli teachers' union threatens to launch new strike
Teachers Association chairman Ran Erez sent a letter to staff at post-elementary educational institutions in which he threatened sanctions.
100 EU lawmakers sign letter urging tougher response to Iran
Parliamentarians call on EU foreign affairs chief to enact stronger measures to deter Iran's ongoing violations against its own people.
State Department spokesperson:
'Israel's sanctions on PA exacerbate tensions'
State Department spokesperson Ned Price says US is against unilateral moves that exacerbate tensions between Israel and the PA.
PA blasts Smotrich:
'Offsetting PA funds for victims of terrorism is extortion'
PA cabinet leader: The "Palestinian people" and its leadership will not deviate from the fight for the realization of their rights.
Report:
New sanctions spell trouble for PA
A source in the Palestinian Authority says that Abbas won't rush to send security forces to operate if the sanctions continue.
US sanctions Iranian drone manufacturer over Russia supplies
Iran has been accused of sending drones to Russia for use in its war against Ukraine.
Palestinian Authority:
'Israeli sanctions won't stop us from fighting the occupation'
PA "foreign ministry" condemns sanctions imposed on it by Israel in response to its anti-Israel bid at the UN.
B’nai Brith calls for criminal sanctions against IRGC leaders
B’nai Brith Canada drops lawsuit against Canadian gov after it lists IRCG as terror group, but urges further sanctions against individuals.
Iran replaces central bank chief as rial plunges
Iran replaces the head of its central bank, after its currency shed nearly a third of its value in two months.
Arizona:
Governor-elect seeks sanctions against her GOP challenger
Arizona Democratic Gov.-elect Katie Hobbs files for sanctions against Republican challenger Kari Lake.
Australia places sanctions on Iran for human rights violations
Jewish community org applauds sanctions but urges government to list Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity.
EU imposes new sanctions on Iran
EU foreign ministers sanction Iran over its crackdown of anti-government protests and its drone deliveries to Russia.