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.
Trump executive order terminates Syrian Sanctions Program, national emergency
Israeli settler and West Bank aid group file first court bid to overturn UK sanctions
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.
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.”
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."