US EditionU.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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'They're terrified of the possible results': US considers cutting funds to notorious Israeli army unit
Netzah Yehuda is expected to be singled out by the US government and cut off from American funding, in the first-ever such move against any part of the Israeli military.
Obviously, the allies are slowly losing patience with Israel. After Israeli settlers in the West Bank have already landed on a US and EU sanctions list, an Israeli military battalion is now heading for Washington. The ultra-orthodox Netach-Jehuda Battalion is accused of human rights violations. The US news portal “Axios” reported on Saturday, citing three people familiar with the matter, that Foreign Minister Antony Blinken is expected to announ…
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NationNewsNetanyahu vows to reject any US sanctions on army units
Netanyahu vows to reject any US sanctions on army units
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would fight any sanctions imposed on Israeli military units for alleged human rights violations, after US media reported that Washington was planning such a move.
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The "Netah Yehuda" battalion, composed largely of ultra-orthodox soldiers, would be in Washington's pursuit
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