Sanctions
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
Grapevine, June 13, 2025: Welcoming Milei in style
Israel can sanction UK lawmakers just as they sanctioned Israeli ministers - opinion
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.”
The assault on Judaism: We must stop placating angry European masses - opinion
The UK should not wait for a demand from the US. It should have the moral conviction to shut down its “Sanctioning Jews” programs, apologize, and compensate its victims.
IDF strikes Syria, 'no party will have immunity' Katz says
The weapons posed an international threat as well as a threat to Israel's maritime navigation abilities, the IDF said in a statement.
US lifting of sanctions on Syria signals fresh start for diplomatic ties - analysis
The Treasury Department's OFAC said that it "issued Syria to provide immediate sanctions relief for Syria in line with the President’s announcement for the cessation of all sanctions."
Syria welcomes US decision to lift sanctions on country
The lifting of sanctions is said to come into effect on Sunday.
US issues orders easing Syria sanctions after Trump pledge
The Treasury Department issued a general license that authorizes transactions involving the interim Syrian government led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Taliban in talks with Russia, China for trade transactions in local currencies
Both Afghanistan and Russia are sanctions-hit economies, seeking to settle trade transactions worth hundreds of millions of dollars, the Taliban's acting Commerce Minister Haji Nooruddin Azizi said.
