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U.S. set to sanction ultra-Orthodox Israeli army battalion based in the West Bank

The U.S. Is set to announce sanctions against Israel's "Netzah Yehuda" battalion due to alleged human rights abuses, escalating tensions between the two nations.
This action marks the first time any part of the Israeli military will be singled out for sanctions and potentially face cuts in American funding.

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BBC News

US-Israel: Netanyahu vows to reject any US sanctions on army units

Reports say the US is planning to cut military aid to one Israeli unit over alleged rights violations.

12 days ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

US poised to impose sanctions on IDF unit accused of violations in West Bank

Israeli leaders vow to oppose expected measures under Leahy law against the Netzah Yehuda battalionMiddle East crisis – live updatesA unit of the Israel Defense Forces is facing US sanctions over its treatment of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, even as Congress voted for $26bn in new emergency aid to Israel.According to a reports in the Israeli media, US state department officials have confirmed they are preparing to impose sanctions on …

12 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Netanyahu, Israeli Cabinet Ministers warn U.S. against imposing sanctions on Israel Defense Forces unit

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Cabinet Ministers have criticised any potential U.S. decision to impose sanctions on a unit of the Israel Defense Forces

13 days ago·India

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The Independent

Netanyahu vows to fight any US sanctions on Israeli military unit

Measures are expected against Netzah Yehuda battalion, which is accused of human rights violations against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank

12 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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NDTV

"Sanctions On Our Soldiers Is A Red Line": Israel Hits Out At US Move

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denounced a reported move by US to issue sanctions against the Netzah Yehuda battalion of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The sanctions, according to reports, are for alleged human rights violations committed against Palestinians in the West Bank by the battalion's soldiers. There are reports that the Biden administration is set to blacklist the battalion considered elite by the IDF. "The Israel Defe…

13 days ago·New Delhi, India

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New York Post

US to issue sanctions on Israeli military unit for alleged human rights violations in occupied West Bank: report

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to impose sanctions on an Israel Defense Forces battalion for allegedly committing human rights violations in the occupied West Bank, according to a report.

13 days ago·New York, United States

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