WASHINGTON July 11. 2024 (Saba) - The US State Department announced on Thursday sanctions targeting Israeli individuals and entities allegedly involved in escalating violence in the occupied West Bank.
The sanctions were imposed on members of the "Lehava" organization and activists associated with the "Order 9" movement, known for obstructing aid deliveries to Gaza in recent months, as well as several settlement outposts.
In a statement, the US State Department specified, "Today, we impose sanctions on three Israeli individuals and five entities linked to acts of violence against civilians in the West Bank," highlighting the targeting of the "Lehava" movement, which it described as a terrorist organization.
The US State Department's recent actions reflect a firm stance on addressing violence affecting civilian populations in the region, particularly in the occupied territories. Designating the "Lehava" movement, characterized as Israel's largest violent extremist organization with over ten thousand members, underscores Washington's commitment to countering actions deemed detrimental to peace efforts.
State Department spokesman Matthew Miller emphasized the urgency for the Israeli government to take prompt measures to hold accountable those individuals and entities implicated. He stated, "We strongly encourage the government of Israel to take immediate steps to hold these individuals and entities accountable. In the absence of such steps, we will continue to impose our own accountability measures."
The move signals a strategic intervention aimed at influencing behaviors and actions, underscoring Washington's proactive role in promoting stability and adherence to international norms within the region.
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