The US Treasury has designated Hashomer Yosh and Yitzhak Levi Filant as specially designated nationals, blocking their assets due to their roles in intimidation of Palestinians.
The sanctions are a reaction to escalating violence from extremist settler groups supported by the Israeli government, especially in areas like the south Hebron hills.
Prime Minister Netanyahu's office expressed strong disapproval of the US sanctions, stating the matter is under serious discussion between Washington and Israeli officials.
The actions by Hashomer Yosh included preventing the residents of Khirbet Zanuta from returning to their homes after they were forcibly displaced earlier this year.
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