Settlers

Biden told Netanyahu that the US intends to continue to act against settlers who are involved in attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank.

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

Let’s be clear: you are not going to change the hatred of the Squad, but there are many Democrats, moderates, and independents whose ears are open if only provided with facts in context. 

The sanctions follow the US imposition of travel visa bans in December on people involved in violence in the West Bank.

The suspects managed to enter 500 meters into the Gaza Strip before being returned to Israeli soil, according to Israeli media.

If Israel effectively addressed settler violence by arresting and prosecuting perpetrators, the United States probably would not have imposed sanctions.

Last week, French authorities banned 28 Israeli settlers from entering the country, accusing them of attacking Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.

Paris has backed that initiative and diplomats have said they hoped that once its measures were in place it could speed up the European process.

Not only will it likely cause economic disruption to additional West Bank residents and organizations, but it could also pave the way for other countries to take similar measures.

The US sanctions against four Israeli West Bank settlers are especially far reaching and are typically reserved for terrorists.