Biden Targets Israeli Settlers Accused of Attacks
President Joe Biden issued an executive order on Thursday targeting Israeli settlers in the West Bank who have been accused of attacking Palestinians.
The order authorizes the U.S. government to impose sanctions on individuals and entities linked to the settlers, including freezing their assets and barring them from entering the United States. It also calls for increased monitoring of settler violence and support for Palestinian victims.
The move comes amid growing tensions between Israel and the Palestinians, with the Israeli government facing international criticism for its settlement policy in the West Bank.
The settlements are considered illegal under international law, and they are seen as a major obstacle to a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The Biden administration has repeatedly called on Israel to stop settlement construction and to take steps to de-escalate tensions with the Palestinians.
The executive order is the latest in a series of steps the Biden administration has taken to address the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In May, the administration announced that it would provide $235 million in humanitarian aid to the Palestinians.
The administration has also been working to revive the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, which has been stalled for several years.
The executive order is likely to draw criticism from the Israeli government, which has long defended its settlement policy.
However, the move is likely to be welcomed by the Palestinians and by human rights groups.
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