The National Security Council at the White House is considering sanctions on Israeli ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir due to escalating settlement activities in the West Bank. Smotrich has criticized these potential sanctions as a threat to Israeli sovereignty, while the Biden administration expresses frustration over the Israeli government's policies, which are perceived as undermining the Palestinian Authority and escalating tensions in the region.
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Israel / United States / Palestine
Biden Administration Considers Sanctions Against Israeli Ministers Amid Escalating Tensions in West Bank
2024-07-21T12:23:06.874Z
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The Biden administration is contemplating sanctions against Israeli ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir due to their roles in expanding settlements in the West Bank. This move has sparked a backlash from the ministers, who argue it undermines Israeli sovereignty.
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