Senate Sanctions Bills Target West Bank Violence
Citing increasing attacks on civilians in the West Bank, senators introduced two bills Aug. 1 that would sanction those who promote or engage in violence in the disputed Israeli-Palestinian territory.
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The Sanctions and Accountability for Non-Compliance and Transparent Investigative Oversight for National Security (SANCTIONS) in the West Bank Act would codify a Biden administration executive order allowing for sanctions on those undermining peace, security and stability in the West Bank. President Donald Trump revoked the order in January (see 2501210023), prompting the Office of Foreign Assets Control to remove sanctions from all people and entities designated under the Biden-era action (see 2501240011).
The Sanctions in the West Bank Act was reintroduced by Sens. Peter Welch, D-Vt., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. It was referred to the Senate Banking Committee. Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., introduced a similar bill in April (see 2504290003).
The West Bank Violence Prevention Act would require the president to sanction those who commit violence that undermines peace, security and stability in the West Bank. It was introduced by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Mark Warner, D-Va., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Chris Coons, D-Del., and Michael Bennet, D-Colo. It was referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.