sanctions

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

United States government imposes sanctions on Francesca Albanese, citing her longstanding record of antisemitic rhetoric and anti-Israel incitement.

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

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.

06/07/2025

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.

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.

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.

  Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa attends the “Aleppo, Key to Victory” celebration marking

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.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
20/06/2025

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

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

19/06/2025
(L-R) Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir

Israel can sanction UK lawmakers just as they sanctioned Israeli ministers

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

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.”

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