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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

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.

US sanctions Lebanese network over smuggling for Hezbollah

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.

New sanctions on Iran after arms shipment to Russia

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.

Suspected Hezbollah financier to plead guilty in US

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.

EU initiative to sanction Ben Gvir and Smotrich thwarted

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.

US announces new sanctions on Israeli volunteer security org.

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.

EU FM to seek sanctions against Smotrich and Ben Gvir

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.

US sanctions companies tied to Houthis and Hezbollah

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.

Biden administration sanctions Israeli goat farm

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.

The PA's economic attack plan for Judea and Samaria

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.

'Borrel sides with terror, willing to sacrifice people of Gaza'

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.

US won't sanction Netzach Yehuda battalion

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.

"We are working to block sanctions against Israeli citizens'

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.

US sanctions facilitators of Iranian Missile and UAV programs

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.

US Ambassador summoned following sanctions against Israelis

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.

A solution to the sanctions - through 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".

Australia sanctions residents of Judea and Samaria, Hilltop Youth

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.

In first, Japan sanctions Israelis

'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.

Smotrich responds to reports of US sanctions against him

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.'

Ben-Gvir's demand from Netanyahu

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.

US weighing sanctions against two Israeli ministers

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.

United front of MKs call on Biden to repeal sanctions on Tzav 9

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.

US bars Elor Azariya and his family from entering the country

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.

US lifts sanctions wrongly imposed on Aviad Shlomo Sarid

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.

US has not yet fixed incorrect sanctions

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.

EU imposes sanctions on settlers, Tzav 9

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.

Sanctions imposed on the wrong person

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.

US announces new sanctions on settlers, protest leaders

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.

Britain condemns legitimization of towns

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.

US sanctions Iran over 'nuclear escalations'

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's sanctions give support to terrorism and Hamas'

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 announces more sanctions on 'extremist settlers'

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.

Canada sanctions Hamas supporters

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 imposes sanctions on Iranian 'shadow banking' network

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.

US sanctions suppliers of weapons parts for Houthis

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.

USA imposes sanctions on anti-aid protest organization

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 imposes sanctions on Lions' Den terror group

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.

US sanctions Iran's drone program

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.

Pro-Israel Democrats urge sanctions on ICC 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.

'Sanctions on ICC are not the right answer'

'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.

Anti-Gaza aid group responds to sanctions reports

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.

US considering sanctions against Israelis who block Gaza aid

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.

Rabbis commend Blinken for commitment to sanction ICC

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.

'US should sanction top ICC officials'

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.

'Congress must sanction ICC over Israel arrest warrants'

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.

Left-wing organization to compensate farmer

Following suit

Canada imposes sanctions on four Israelis

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

Canada imposes sanctions on four Israelis

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.

EU expands sanctions on Iran for supplying UAVs to Russia

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”.

Belgian PM calls for sanctions on Israel