Sanctions

Federal judge blocks enforcement of Trump's order on ICC

In her ruling, US District Judge Nancy Torresen called the executive order an unconstitutional infringement on free speech.

 View of the International Criminal Court at the Hague, Netherlands.
 View of the International Criminal Court at the Hague, Netherlands.

Federal judge blocks enforcement of Trump's order on ICC

 An Iranian train at a railroad station in Khaf, December 10, 2020; illustrative.

Justice Dept. sanctions Iranian US resident for smuggling electronics, including for Iran railways

 UN Special Rapporteur for the occupied Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese gives a press conference at the UN City in Copenhagen, Denmark February 5, 2025.

Combat Antisemitism Movement Welcomes US Sanctions on UN Official Accused of Antisemitic Incitement


Misguided sanctions: Nations punish Smotrich, Ben-Gvir for protecting Israelis - opinion

Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich have the audacity to believe that Israeli citizens deserve protection from violence, a principle one might assume would be universally accepted.

 An illustrative image of Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and former national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

Trump administration lifts key sanctions on Syria, backs new government

US President Donald Trump moves forward with an executive order that provides sanctions relief for Syria by the US Department of State and Treasury.

 US President Donald Trump meets with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in this handout released on May 14, 2025.

Trump executive order terminates Syrian Sanctions Program, national emergency

Sanctions will remain in effect for individuals and entities connected to former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad and his cronies.

 US President Donald Trump meets with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in this handout released on May 14, 2025.

Israeli settler and West Bank aid group file first court bid to overturn UK sanctions

“The UK’s decision reflects a misunderstanding of the reality on the ground. We are confident the legal process will correct this injustice," said a spokesman for Hashomer Yosh.

 Jewish settlers at the illegal West Bank settlement outpost of Ramat Migron, on September 8, 2023.

Syria’s Al-Sharaa sparks outcry for promoting militia leaders accused of rights abuses

The move has sparked concern among international observers and human rights advocates, who warn it could undermine hopes for reform and reconciliation.

 Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa attends the “Aleppo, Key to Victory” celebration marking Syria’s liberation, in Aleppo, May 27, 2025.

New proxy sanction war? New UK sanctions assault Jewish values and identity - opinion

The UK's sanctions on Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich are an ideological attack on Jewish sovereignty and values shared with America.

 BRITISH PRIME MINISTER Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump meet in the Oval Office earlier this year alongside British Foreign Secretary David Lammy and US Vice President JD Vance.

Grapevine, June 13, 2025: Welcoming Milei in style

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 A Special Session in his Honor of Argentinian President Javier Milei at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, June 11, 2025.

Israel can sanction UK lawmakers just as they sanctioned Israeli ministers - opinion

The main effect of targeting Israeli ministers will be to embolden Hamas and its fellow jihadists.

(L-R) Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir

Global sanctions against Israel ministers show dangerous hypocrisy - editorial

As US Secretary of State Marco Rubio put it, the sanctions “do nothing to promote a ceasefire in Gaza, bring the hostages home, or end the war.”

(L-R) Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir

End of cooperation with Israeli banks may harm Palestinian economy, Palestinians say

On Wednesday, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich cancelled a waiver on cooperation between Israeli and Palestinian banks.

 Jenin streets following IDF operations in the city, January 27, 2025.

'Allies don't sanction allies': Finance Minister Smotrich unfazed by UK sanctions - interview

“There will be a very strong response toward these countries, the Palestinian Authority, and steps which will significantly strengthen Israel's presence in Judea and Samaria."

 Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.