President Trump has lifted sanctions imposed by the Biden administration on violent Israeli settlers in the West Bank via an executive order. This move has been positively received by Israeli officials, signaling a shift in U.S. policy. The previous sanctions aimed to limit the actions of far-right groups accused of violence against Palestinians. Amidst ongoing violence and concerns over the rights of Palestinians in the occupied territory, this reversal raises alarms about escalating tensions and potential further aggressions. Critics warn that such decisions may incite more violence against Palestinian communities.
The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that lifting sanctions on extremist settlers encourages them to commit more crimes against our people.
Israeli official Yossi Dagan welcomed Trump's decision, asserting that it sends a strong political message about the U.S. returning to Israeli support.
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