Sanctions

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.

 US President Donald Trump meets with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in this handout released on May 14, 2025.
 US President Donald Trump meets with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in this handout released on May 14, 2025.

Trump executive order terminates Syrian Sanctions Program, national emergency

 Jewish settlers at the illegal West Bank settlement outpost of Ramat Migron, on September 8, 2023.

Israeli settler and West Bank aid group file first court bid to overturn UK sanctions

 Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa attends the “Aleppo, Key to Victory” celebration marking Syria’s liberation, in Aleppo, May 27, 2025.

Syria’s Al-Sharaa sparks outcry for promoting militia leaders accused of rights abuses


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.

 BRITISH PRIME MINISTER Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump meet in the Oval Office earlier this year alongside British Foreign Secretary David Lammy and US Vice President JD Vance.

Grapevine, June 13, 2025: Welcoming Milei in style

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 A Special Session in his Honor of Argentinian President Javier Milei at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, June 11, 2025.

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.

(L-R) Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir

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.”

(L-R) Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir

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.

 Jenin streets following IDF operations in the city, January 27, 2025.

'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."

 Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

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

US President Donald Trump seen over an illustrative image of American-Iranian ties. (illustrative)

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.”

(L-R) Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir

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.

 FRANCE’S MINISTER for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot chairs a UN Security Council meeting on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in April. A number of European countries have threatened to reward the October 7 atrocities with recognition of a Palestinian state, the writer charges

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.

View of a strike in Syria, 2 April, 2025 (illustrative).

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."

 US President Donald Trump meets with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in this handout released on May 14, 2025.