On Friday, the US imposed sanctions on two Israeli organizations for supporting violent extremists involved in riots and attacks in the West Bank. The entities had previously been sanctioned in February for their violent actions. These organizations provided material and financial support, as well as established fundraising campaigns for Yinon Levi and David Chai Chasdai, who were labeled as “violent extremists” responsible for destruction of property, attacks on civilians, and violence against Palestinians, according to the US Treasury Department.
The Treasury Undersecretary, Wally Adeyemo, stated that such acts undermine peace, security, and stability in the West Bank, and reiterated the US commitment to holding accountable those responsible for such actions. The two sanctioned entities raised significant amounts before their campaigns were removed from the internet and the funds were retained by local financial institutions.
In addition to these sanctions, the US also targeted Ben-Zion Gopstein, the founder and leader of an organization whose members have committed acts of violence against Palestinian civilians. The measures imposed by the US freeze the assets of these sanctioned individuals in US territories and prohibit any transactions involving them by Americans or on US soil.
These actions were taken to address ongoing violence and threats in
