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Robert Levinson disappearance

US sanctions three Iranian intelligence officers

US sanctions three Iranian intelligence officers for their alleged involvement in the disappearance of former FBI Special Agent Robert Levinson, who is believed to have died while in Iranian custody.

US sanctions three Iranian intelligence officers

Report:

US sets demands for Syria to gain sanctions relief

Reuters reports that the US has presented Syria with a set of conditions for partial sanctions relief.

US sets demands for Syria to gain sanctions relief

Maximum pressure

US imposes sanctions on Iranian Minister, shipping vessels

US Treasury Department announces sanctions on Iranian Petroleum Minister Mohsen Paknejad, as well as on three entities involved in the Iranian oil trade in China.

US imposes sanctions on Iranian Minister, shipping vessels

On Iran's behalf

US sanctions Sweden-based gang for targeting Israeli interests

US sanctions Foxtrot Network, a Sweden-based criminal gang accused of executing attacks against Israeli interests in Europe on behalf of Iran.

US sanctions Sweden-based gang for targeting Israeli interests

US Treasury Secretary:

‘Making Iran broke again at heart of US sanctions strategy’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vows that the US will shut down Iran’s oil sector and drone manufacturing capabilities.

‘Making Iran broke again at heart of US sanctions strategy’

Over arms smuggling

US slaps sanctions on Houthi officials

The sanctions come a day after the State Department announced it had officially implemented the designation of the Houthi movement as a "foreign terrorist organization".

US slaps sanctions on Houthi officials

Amb. Herzog:

Blinken tried to impose sanctions on Israeli intelligence unit

Former Israeli Ambassador to the US Michael Herzog reveals that then-Secretary of State Antony Blinken had decided to impose sanctions on an Israeli intelligence unit that interrogated terrorists and called civilians to warn them to evacuate.

Blinken tried to impose sanctions on Israeli intelligence unit

US sanctions Chinese entities over Iranian drone procurement

US announces sanctions on six companies based in Hong Kong and China, accusing them of involvement in an Iranian drone procurement network.

US sanctions Chinese entities over Iranian drone procurement

US imposes sanctions on Iran's petroleum trade

State Department announces the imposition of sanctions on eight entities engaged in Iranian petroleum and petrochemical trade as part of Trump's maximum pressure campaign on Iran.

US imposes sanctions on Iran's petroleum trade

US sanctions over 30 entities involved in Iran’s oil trade

New US sanctions target over 30 brokers, tanker operators, and shipping companies involved in the sale and transportation of Iranian petroleum.

US sanctions over 30 entities involved in Iran’s oil trade

Europe rolls back sanctions on Syria amid leadership change

European Union rolls back energy, transport, and banking sanctions against Syria, provided its new leadership remains committed to peace.

Europe rolls back sanctions on Syria amid leadership change

North Korea warns Western nations against sanctions

North Korea criticized the establishment of a new group of countries, including South Korea, Japan, and the USA, which aim to enforce sanctions against it.

North Korea warns Western nations against sanctions

Finance Min. calls for personal sanctions on haredi draft dodgers

The Ministry of Finance Budget Division announced that it is seeking tougher penalties against draft dodgers as only 1 in 6 haredim who received draft notices reported for duty.

Finance Min. calls for personal sanctions on haredi draft dodgers

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

Nearly 80 countries support ICC following Trump’s sanctions

Dozens of nations reaffirm "unwavering support" for International Criminal Court after Trump’s signing of executive order authorizing sanctions against ICC personnel.

Nearly 80 countries support ICC following Trump’s sanctions

Khamenei:

'Negotiations with the USA will be neither clever nor respectful'

Ali Khamenei declared that his country was not interested in negotiations with America despite Trump's sanctions.

'Negotiations with the USA will be neither clever nor respectful'

'Illegitimate, baseless actions'

Trump signs executive order imposing sanctions on ICC

Trump officially signs executive order imposing sanctions on the ICC: The ICC has no jurisdiction over the United States or Israel.

Trump signs executive order imposing sanctions on ICC

Following arrest warrants:

Trump to sign sanctions against ICC

Following arrest orders against Prime Minister Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Gallant, US President to sign an executive order sanctioning ICC with economic and entry limitations.

Trump to sign sanctions against ICC

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

Trump isn't stopping:

US imposes new sanctions on Iran

Move includes additional economic sanctions and increased diplomatic pressure on Tehran; US President also stopped UNRWA funding.

US imposes new sanctions on Iran

Democrats betrayed Israel and US interests on the ICC

They effectively blocked sanctions on an antisemitic International Criminal Court because it impacted those who enable it. Then they blamed the GOP. Schumer was too cowardly to act the way principled Dem. Senator Fetterman did. Op-ed.

Democrats betrayed Israel and US interests on the ICC

Senate Democrats block ICC sanctions bill

Senate Democrats vote against Republican-led bill aimed at sanctioning officials from the International Criminal Court in response to arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant.

Senate Democrats block ICC sanctions bill

Fearing US sanctions

ICC implements measures to protect its staff

Two sources say the ICC has implemented measures to protect its staff from potential US sanctions, including paying salaries three months in advance.

ICC implements measures to protect its staff

Officially:

US Treasury lifts sanctions on Judea and Samaria residents

Treasury Department officially announces termination of sanctions imposed by the Biden administration on Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria. President Trump signed an order cancelling those sanctions upon taking office.

US Treasury lifts sanctions on Judea and Samaria residents

ICC fears Trump sanctions will destroy organization

International Criminal Court officials warn sanctions imposed by the Trump Administration could 'shut the court down entirely.'

ICC fears Trump sanctions will destroy organization

Hours after inauguration

Trump cancels sanctions on residents of Judea and Samaria

President Trump signs a series of orders reversing Biden's policies, including Biden’s Executive Order which applied sanctions on Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria.

Trump cancels sanctions on residents of Judea and Samaria

Over support for Houthis

US sanctions Yemen Kuwait Bank

US Treasury announces sanctions on Yemen Kuwait Bank, alleging it facilitated the Houthis’ misuse of Yemen’s banking system to launder money.

US sanctions Yemen Kuwait Bank

Binyamin council leader thanks senators for repealing sanctions

Yisrael Ganz, chairman of the Binyamin Regional Council and Chairman of the Yesha Council, expressed his gratitude to Senators Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz for their efforts to repeal what he referred to as "President Biden's anti-Israel sanctions."

Binyamin council leader thanks senators for repealing sanctions

Marco Rubio:

'We will overturn sanctions on residents of Judea and Samaria'

Senator Marco Rubio, Trump’s pick for Secretary of State, says during confirmation hearing that the incoming administration will end the sanctions on Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria: I’m confident Trump’s administration will continue to be perhaps the most pro-Israel administration in American history.

'We will overturn sanctions on residents of Judea and Samaria'

Judea and Samaria residents sue Biden admin. for sanctions

Jewish legal organizations have filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. government on behalf of American citizens living in Judea and Samaria and targeted by the sanctions.

Judea and Samaria residents sue Biden admin. for sanctions

House passes bill imposing sanctions on ICC over arrest warrants

House of Representatives passes Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) and its Chief Prosecutor, Karim Khan, in response to its arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

House passes bill imposing sanctions on ICC over arrest warrants

US rabbis call for bipartisan support for sanctions on ICC

The Coalition for Jewish Value called on Representatives from both parties to support the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act, which would impose sanctions on the ICC for its arrest warrants against Israeli leaders.

US rabbis call for bipartisan support for sanctions on ICC

Biden to leave decision on Syria sanctions to Trump

US officials say the Biden administration is expected to leave the decision on lifting sanctions against Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and its leader to the incoming Trump administration.

Biden to leave decision on Syria sanctions to Trump

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'

Speaker Johnson announces:

House to vote on ICC sanctions bill this week

House Speaker Mike Johnson announces the House will approve sanctions against ICC and its Chief Prosecutor following arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant: We will not tolerate rogue actors who circumvent international law to attack Israel and threaten America.

House to vote on ICC sanctions bill this week

US eases some sanctions on Syria

US issues six-month general license allowing specific transactions with the Syrian government, including certain energy sales and related activities, to facilitate the flow of humanitarian aid to the country.

US eases some sanctions on Syria

Report:

Trump to impose severe sanctions on ICC

US President-elect Trump plans to introduce sweeping sanctions against International Criminal Court in bid to get the court to cancel arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant.

Trump to impose severe sanctions on ICC

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.

US imposes sanctions targeting Houthis and Iranian oil network

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.

US sanctions Iranian drone companies

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.

'We're ready to snap back Iran sanctions if needed'

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.

US sanctions Assad's father-in-law

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.

US sanctions Iran's 'shadow fleet' of oil

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.'

Victims of sanctions sue Israeli banks and financial institutions

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.

'If West sanctions us - we could acquire nuclear weapons'

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.

Trump team already preparing measures against ICC

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.

Israel tightening the economic pressure on Hezbollah

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.

'No distinction between Hamas military and political leadership'

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.

'Sanctions are a result of baseless slanders'

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.

Britain sanctions Iran’s airline and shipping carrier

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.'

New US sanctions 'scandalous'

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.

US sanctions companies building 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.

Democrats call on Biden to sanction Ben-Gvir and Smotrich

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”.

'We're mulling new sanctions on Israeli settlers'

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.

The organization behind the sanctions campaign against settlers

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.

UK announces new sanctions against yeshiva, Jewish groups

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.'

'I had plans to sanction Israeli ministers'

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.

UK announces new sanctions on Iranian military after attack

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.

US imposes sanctions on 'Hilltop Youth'

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.

'Iran is like and egg, hard on the outside, soft on the inside'

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 networks over trade benefitting Hezbollah