Sanctions

Israel risks winning the war while losing the world - opinion

Israel is on a slippery slope toward a dangerous defeat – economic and diplomatic, and perhaps even in the security arena when a new US administration takes office in just over two years.

PAOK fans gather in the city center to protest against Maccabi Tel Aviv - Thessaloniki, Greece - September 24, 2025 General view of a Palestine flag as a banner is displayed during the protest reading "your pitch your choice boycott Israel."
 NEWLY ELECTED BRITISH MPs gather in the House of Commons Chamber for a group photo in London.

UK expands sanction powers, enabling action against companies supporting West Bank settlements

Jewish settlers pray during Yom Kippur at a settlement outpost northwest of the West Bank city of Nablus, September 21, 2026.

US bill targeting Israeli settlements in West Bank, Gaza gains 53 co-sponsors

People stand outside the International Criminal Court in the Hague, Netherlands.

Judge blocks sanctions against two US-based human rights orgs. over working with ICC against Israel


Cuba says US contacts fall short of formal talks as Trump pressure mounts

Cuba’s top diplomat in Washington says communication continues, but formal negotiations have not begun, disputing Trump’s description of the contacts.

Cuba's Minister for Foreign Affairs Bruno Eduardo Rodríguez Parrilla speaks during the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York on September 26, 2026;ilustrative

UK to expel 27 Israeli diplomats if east Jerusalem consulate closed, British diplomats expelled

UK National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell held talks with Israeli officials but failed to reach an agreement to keep the consulate open, Reuters cited sources as saying.

The British consulate in east Jerusalem on September 14, 2026.

CAM welcomes Treasury Department action against Hamas fundraising network

Combat Antisemitism Movement welcomes sanctions, saying disrupting Hamas financing is essential to American security and Jewish safety.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks during a press conference to outline further sanctions against Iran, at the Treasury Department in Washington, DC, US, August 24, 2026.

Despite US sanctions on Iranian flights, up to forty a day may still fly to Iraq’s Najaf - analysis

Iraq has become central to Iran's strategic chessboard in the region as Tehran seeks to expand its influence while navigating increasing US sanctions.

Demonstrators gather outside the Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport in Najaf on September 28, 2026, demanding the facility to be reopened for flights from Iran.

Araghchi offered inspectors access to nuclear facilities in exchange for sanctions relief - report

While Araghchi did not speak explicitly about the state of Iran's economy, the diplomats told Bloomberg that the suggestion signals the extent of the country's economic struggles.

Iran's foreign minister Araghchi addresses a special session of the Conference on Disarmament at the UN, in Geneva Tuesday, 17th February 2026

US Treasury announces sanctions on Iranian railway, automotive industries

Among entities added to the Office of Foreign Assets Control’s Specially Designated Nationals List as part of the new sanctions is the Islamic Republic of Iran Railway Company.

A train arrives at the newly-opened Maryam Moghaddas (Virgin Mary) metro station, near the Sarkis Cathedral of the Armenians, in Tehran on October 18, 2025.

Pakistani defense company, CEO, among entities sanctioned by US over alleged support to Iran regime

The Treasury alleged that Tajammal and Cavalier Group acted as third-party intermediaries for MODAFL and that Tajammal used his contacts to assist Iran in procuring and distributing weapons.

The national flags of Pakistan and Iran flutter outside the President House in Islamabad on June 22, 2026 on the eve of Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian's visit to Pakistan amid the US-Iran peace talks.

Thousands of Christians visit West Bank settlements in support after European sanctions, trade bans

"The laws enacted in Europe against purchasing products from Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria are antisemitism, pure and simple," a Norwegian Christian leader said.

Dag Juliussen, head of the Christian Embassy’s Norwegian branch, visiting the Psagot winery.

Dutch Jewish leader warns of growing pressure on Jews after Netherlands sanctions - interview

The conversation came a week after the Dutch government's implementation of a new ban on the entry of all Jewish-made goods originating in the West Bank, east Jerusalem, and the Golan Heights.

 Ronald Visee holds a Netherlands flag flying at half-mast

WATCH: Strock says Israel will establish settlements across West Bank Areas A, B as sanctions mount

In addition, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said he would make no distinction between Areas A, B, and C if appointed defense minister.

National Missions Minister Orit Strock seen at a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 17, 2025