The U.S. has begun imposing visa bans on people involved in the fighting and violence in the West Bank, according to U.S. officials.
The new State Department visa restriction policy targets “individuals believed to have been involved in undermining peace, security, or stability in the West Bank, including through committing acts of violence or taking other actions that unduly restrict civilians’ access to essential services and basic necessities,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement.
BREAKING: Blinken announces a new visa ban policy targeting Israeli settlers accused of West Bank violence.
“Those attacks are unacceptable… Last week in Israel, I made clear that the United States is ready to take action using our own authorities.” pic.twitter.com/XpZUv5WkNf
— Elizabeth Hagedorn (@ElizHagedorn) December 5, 2023
According to Reuters, the U.S. has continually asked Israel to stop the violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.
“They need to do more to stop extremist violence against Palestinians and hold those responsible for it accountable,” State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller told reporters in a press briefing after the…
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