Sanctions
US issues sanctions on six Iranian officials for crackdown on protesters as rial hits record low
The sanctions will target six officials who “oversee the Iranian security forces responsible for the violent crackdowns on protesters,” including Iran’s minister of the interior.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio bans senior Iranian officials, families from being in US
Trump threatens tariffs on any nation supplying Cuba with oil
Trump eases Venezuela oil sanctions to boost US investment
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 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.
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.
Grapevine, June 13, 2025: Welcoming Milei in style
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
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.
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.”
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.
'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."
Knesset dispersal vote may be postponed, At least five killed in Hamas attack on GHF bus
Two hostages' bodies recovered from Gaza • Gov't to vote on Knesset dispersal • US, Iran not likely to hold sixth round of nuclear talks
UK joins others in sanctioning Ben-Gvir, Smotrich over 'monstrous' Gaza comments
Britain will join Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and others over quotes that British Foreign Secretary David Lammy described as “monstrous.”