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Israeli fires in self-defense amid arab riot, faces arrest

Yinon Levi, previously sanctioned by the US, arrested after defending himself from Arab rioters—one of whom was a producer of the anti-Israel film No Other Land—during violent incident near Carmel.

Israeli fires in self-defense amid arab riot, faces arrest

Netherlands decides:

Smotrich and Ben Gvir to be barred entry

Netherlands to ban Smotrich and Ben Gvir from entering the country. The Israeli ambassador will be summoned for a discussion.

Smotrich and Ben Gvir to be barred entry

US cracks down on Houthi-linked companies in Yemen and UAE

US sanctions key individuals and companies tied to a Houthi petroleum smuggling network across Yemen and the UAE, accusing them of laundering funds and importing Iranian oil to support the group's operations in the Red Sea and beyond.

US cracks down on Houthi-linked companies in Yemen and UAE

Iran threatens Gulf security if Europe moves on sanctions

Iranian lawmaker warns that the Islamic Republic could end regional security cooperation if European states trigger the UN snapback mechanism to reimpose sanctions.

Iran threatens Gulf security if Europe moves on sanctions

Citing 'rights violations'

Court blocks Trump order sanctioning ICC workers

US federal judge blocks President Trump's executive order imposing sanctions on those aiding ICC investigations, calling it an unconstitutional breach of free speech.

Court blocks Trump order sanctioning ICC workers

Europe warns Iran:

'Resume diplomacy or face sanctions'

France, Britain, and Germany issue a stern warning to Iran, demanding immediate resumption of nuclear diplomacy and threatening to reinstate UN sanctions by summer's end if "concrete progress" towards a nuclear deal isn't made.

'Resume diplomacy or face sanctions'

Persona non grata

Slovenia sanctions Ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich

Slovenia becomes the first EU country to impose sanctions and declare Israeli ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich persona non grata over alleged incitement and human rights violations.

Slovenia sanctions Ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich

UN rapporteur Albanese:

'US sanctions are a violation of immunity'

Anti-Israel UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese claims US sanctions are a "violation" of her immunity, stemming from her "genocide" accusations against Israel.

'US sanctions are a violation of immunity'

Europe gives Iran August deadline for 'snapback' sanctions

The EU is moving to reinstate UN sanctions on Iran with an August 29 deadline for nuclear progress. This action could trigger a full "snapback" of sanctions by October 15.

Europe gives Iran August deadline for 'snapback' sanctions

'No red lines'

Anti-Israel rapporteur decries US sanctions

UN Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, known for anti-Israel bias, labels new US sanctions "scary" and a "dangerous" precedent.

Anti-Israel rapporteur decries US sanctions

EU criticizes US sanctions on anti-Israel UN official

European Union criticizes the US for sanctioning Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories, known for her anti-Israel stance.

EU criticizes US sanctions on anti-Israel UN official

Rubio announces US sanctions on Francesca Albanese

US Secretary of State announces sanctions on UN Special Rapporteur for her 'illegitimate and shameful efforts to prompt the International Criminal Court action against US and Israeli officials, companies, and executive.'

Rubio announces US sanctions on Francesca Albanese

UK warns Iran:

'Dramatic sanctions' if UN inspectors aren’t allowed

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy warns Iran of "dramatic sanctions" if it doesn't clarify its nuclear program and allow UN inspectors.

'Dramatic sanctions' if UN inspectors aren’t allowed

Major shift:

US revokes terror designation from Syria’s HTS

Trump administration revokes Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's terror designation, following the decision to lift Syria sanctions in order to aid its reconstruction after HTS ousted Assad.

US revokes terror designation from Syria’s HTS

More pressure on Tehran:

US sanctions Iranian oil smuggling networks

US Treasury sanctions Iranian oil smuggling networks, including vessels and companies linked to Salim Ahmed Said, intensifying efforts to disrupt Iran’s oil exports and terrorism financing.

US sanctions Iranian oil smuggling networks

Hope for regional integration?

Trump lifts Syria sanctions

Trump signs executive order lifting most sanctions on Syria, citing an "opportunity" for economic rebuilding under new President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

Trump lifts Syria sanctions

Israeli 'settler' and NGO to challenge UK sanctions

They are first Israelis to mount legal challenge to UK Foreign Office designations

Israeli 'settler' and NGO to challenge UK sanctions

Trump:

'I saved Khamenei from a very ugly death'

In a post on Truth Social, President Trump slams Iran's Supreme Leader for claiming victory over Israel, stating he saved Khamenei’s life and halted a massive Israeli attack on Tehran. Trump also reveals he ceased working on Iran sanctions relief after Khamenei's "lie".

'I saved Khamenei from a very ugly death'

Sa'ar responds to Belgium:

'Obsessed with Israel even when we fight an existential threat'

Israeli Foreign Minister responds to Belgian Deputy PM Maxime Prévot's call for sanctions on good made in Judea and Samaria during the conflict with Iran.

'Obsessed with Israel even when we fight an existential threat'

'Outrageous hypocrisy'

Amb. Huckabee meets sanctioned Israeli ministers

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee met with Ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir and condemned the sanctions by five nations against them.

Amb. Huckabee meets sanctioned Israeli ministers

Amb. Hotovely on UK sanctions: 'A profound moral mistake'

Hotovely defends Smotrich and Ben-Gvir in GB News interview, accuses UK of empowering Hamas and dismissing Israeli voters’ democratic choices.

Amb. Hotovely on UK sanctions: 'A profound moral mistake'

Fmr. Amb. Friedman:

Should millions of Americans expect sanctions too?

According to Former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman, millions of Americans, including many in the Trump admin, oppose a Palestinian state, and therefore should be subject to sanctions by the UK and other countries.

Should millions of Americans expect sanctions too?

Rubio condemns

'Don't forget who the real enemy is'

US Secretary of condemns decision by the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Norway to impose sanctions on Ben Gvir and Smotrich: The United States urges the reversal of the sanctions.

'Don't forget who the real enemy is'

Smotrich orders:

'Cancel indemnification for Palestinian banks'

Following sanctions from foreign countries and a delegitimization campaign led by the Palestinian Authority against Israel, Smotrich orders the cancellation of the financial indemnification mechanism for banks.

'Cancel indemnification for Palestinian banks'

Sa'ar:

'The British Mandate ended. It will never return'

Foreign Minister Sa'ar denounces UK-led sanctions on Israeli ministers as "outrageous," warns moves embolden Hamas and undermine Israel’s war objectives.

'The British Mandate ended. It will never return'

US acts against sham charities backing Hamas, PFLP

Treasury targets fraudulent non-profits used to funnel funds to designated terrorist groups under guise of humanitarian aid.

US acts against sham charities backing Hamas, PFLP

Smotrich and Ben-Gvir

Five countries impose sanctions on Israeli ministers

UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Norway issue sanctions against Ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, citing incitement and settler violence in Judea and Samaria.

Five countries impose sanctions on Israeli ministers

FM Sa'ar:

UK sanctions on ministers are outrageous

Foreign Minister announces reopening of Israeli embassy in Lusaka, outlines strategic ties with Africa.

UK sanctions on ministers are outrageous

EU backs ICC following US sanctions on judges

The EU throws its support behind the International Criminal Court after the US imposed sanctions on four ICC judges in response to ICC actions against Israeli and US officials.

EU backs ICC following US sanctions on judges

Trump admin cracks down on Iranian shadow banking system

US sanctions over 30 individuals and entities in an Iranian "shadow banking" network, accused of laundering billions globally. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent states this system is a "critical lifeline" for Iran's destabilizing activities.

Trump admin cracks down on Iranian shadow banking system

Trump sanctions four ICC judges

Trump administration imposes sanctions on four judges at the International Criminal Court, two of whom authorized arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant.

Trump sanctions four ICC judges

Smotrich Warns:

'Israeli banks must not comply with EU sanctions'

Finance Minister Smotrich wrote to bank regulators today that he would promote mandatory compensation for sanctioned Israelis if banks did not work to protect them.

'Israeli banks must not comply with EU sanctions'

Iran warns Europe:

'Sanctions will be met with retaliation'

Iran issues a stark warning to European powers, threatening retaliation if they exploit the latest UN report on its escalated uranium enrichment to reimpose sanctions.

'Sanctions will be met with retaliation'

'He always wanted to serve':

Aunt of civilian killed in Gaza remembers his determination

Efrat Libi, aunt of 19-year-old David Libi who was killed in Gaza, recalls his lifelong dream to serve, his work as a contractor alongside the IDF, and the family's heartbreak.

Aunt of civilian killed in Gaza remembers his determination

UK sanctions Daniella Weiss, Nachala over alleged violence ties

In dramatic move, UK Foreign Office sanctions Israeli activist Daniella Weiss, Nachala movement, and others over claims of backing violence against Palestinian Authority Arabs.

UK sanctions Daniella Weiss, Nachala over alleged violence ties

EU considers reassessing agreements with Israel over Gaza

The European Union will convene today to debate a proposal from Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp to revisit its association agreements with Israel.

EU considers reassessing agreements with Israel over Gaza

US Treasury targets key Hezbollah financiers in Iran and Lebanon

US sanctions four individuals linked to Hezbollah's financial network, including two senior officials residing in Lebanon and Iran.

US Treasury targets key Hezbollah financiers in Iran and Lebanon

US sanctions Iran's missile suppliers in China and Iran

US Treasury Department imposes sanctions on six individuals and 12 entities in Iran and China for aiding Tehran’s ballistic missile program as part of Trump’s “maximum pressure” campaign.

US sanctions Iran's missile suppliers in China and Iran

'Show us something special'

Trump lifts sanctions on Syria

US President Trump announces the lifting of US sanctions on Syria following the Assad regime’s fall, calling it “a chance at greatness” for the war-torn country.

Trump lifts sanctions on Syria

Amid reconstruction

Trump open to lifting Syria sanctions

US President Donald Trump says he is considering lifting sanctions on Syria to support the country's post-civil war reconstruction. Syria's foreign ministry welcomes the move as a step toward peace and prosperity.

Trump open to lifting Syria sanctions

George Clooney's wife could be barred from US over ICC warrants

British lawyers who helped bring about the ICC arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant warned by UK Foreign Office they could face sanctions from the US, including Amal Clooney, wife of famous American actor George Clooney.

George Clooney's wife could be barred from US over ICC warrants

US sanctions ships linked to fueling Houthi terrorism in Yemen

The US Treasury and State Departments announce sanctions against vessels supplying Houthis with fuel.

US sanctions ships linked to fueling Houthi terrorism in Yemen

Amid nuclear talks

US slaps sanctions on Iranian LPG tycoon

US Treasury Department sanctions Seyed Asadoollah Emamjomeh and his network for orchestrating large-scale exports of Iranian LPG and crude oil, allegedly funding Iran’s nuclear ambitions and proxy groups.

US slaps sanctions on Iranian LPG tycoon

US sanctions Iran’s oil sector, targets Chinese refinery

US imposes new sanctions on Iran’s oil industry, including a China-based teapot refinery, to intensify pressure on Tehran. The move is part of the Trump administration’s renewed “maximum pressure” strategy, aimed at halting Iran’s oil revenues and nuclear ambitions.

US sanctions Iran’s oil sector, targets Chinese refinery

US sanctions entities connected to Iran's nuclear program

Sanctions target Iranian companies and an individual for supporting nuclear activities linked to AEOI and TESA.

US sanctions entities connected to Iran's nuclear program

US Energy Secretary:

'Iran faces harsher sanctions without nuclear deal progress'

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright warns of intensified sanctions on Iran if it fails to reach a nuclear agreement with the Trump administration.

'Iran faces harsher sanctions without nuclear deal progress'

US targets Russia network aiding Houthis with arms, grain

US imposes sanctions on individuals and entities in Russia involved in supplying weapons, sensitive goods, and stolen Ukrainian grain to Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis.

US targets Russia network aiding Houthis with arms, grain

Combat Antisemitism Movement calls for US sanctions on Albanese

CAM has called on the US to impose sanctions on United Nations Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, similar to those applied in February to members of the International Criminal Court.

Combat Antisemitism Movement calls for US sanctions on Albanese

US sanctions Hezbollah finance network

US Treasury announces sanctions against five individuals and three companies accused of operating within a sanctions evasion network that supports Hezbollah's financial operations.

US sanctions Hezbollah finance network

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