To justify this terror-rewarding move, there was a need to show the violence from Israel’s side, namely “settler violence.”
If Israel effectively addressed settler violence by arresting and prosecuting perpetrators, the United States probably would not have imposed sanctions.
Paris has backed that initiative and diplomats have said they hoped that once its measures were in place it could speed up the European process.
Not only will it likely cause economic disruption to additional West Bank residents and organizations, but it could also pave the way for other countries to take similar measures.
The UK Foreign Secretary's office says these four Israelis threatened human rights in the West Bank.
The US sanctions against four Israeli West Bank settlers are especially far reaching and are typically reserved for terrorists.
Where are the rabbis who can speak out against these daily incidents, which must surely fall under the category of hillul Hashem, the desecration of God’s name?
Ascherman was charged with two counts of violating the law that requires citizens to allow public servants to perform their duties without harassment, plus one count of assault.
Drawing equivalency between Settlers and Hamas will only embolden Palestinian terrorists to continue their campaign to eliminate Israel
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