The Netzah Yehuda battalion operates in the West Bank and is mainly composed of haredi men and extremist youth who hold far right views and were not included in other combat units in the IDF.
The sanctions come the same day that similar measures were taken by the European Union Council, which sanctioned four individuals and two entities including Lehava.
The abuses include "torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment," the EU Council said in a statement.
The White House announces new sanctions on Iran, reaffirms commitment to Israel's security. President Biden vows to hold Iran accountable for recent attacks.
IDF destroys launchers in Gaza • Rocket directly hits building in north • US shoots down Houthi UAVs •IDF destroys Hezbollah launchers in Lebanon
Turkey's Trade Ministry to restrict exports of a wide range of products to Israel, especially those used for construction, until a ceasefire is declared in Gaza.
France recently imposed sanctions against some individuals who it says are linked to violence by settlers in the West Bank.
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