Israel-Gaza war-Day119:  In a major move, the United States has imposed sanctions on four Israeli settlers amid escalating violence against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank. President Joe Biden expressed deep concern over the intolerable levels of violence in the region.

President Biden, through an executive order, highlighted the grave situation in the West Bank, citing extremist settler violence, forced displacement of people, and property destruction as serious threats to peace and stability. As a result, the State Department announced sanctions against four individuals, freezing any assets they hold in the US and prohibiting financial transactions involving them.

Among the sanctioned individuals is David Chai Chasdai, accused of inciting a riot in the village of Huwara, leading to the burning of Palestinian homes and the tragic death of a civilian. Yinon Levi, another target, faces charges of organizing attacks on Palestinian and Bedouin civilians, including arson and property damage.

The White House informed the Israeli government in advance of these measures, indicating a concerted effort to address the issue. President Biden, who has previously condemned such violence, discussed the matter with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in recent dialogues.

The decision to sanction Israeli settlers marks a potential shift in US policy towards Israel and may reflect concerns from Muslim and Arab-American voters regarding the Gaza conflict. Settler violence has long been a contentious issue in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, exacerbating tensions and raising fears of retaliatory attacks.

Despite these actions, the specific involvement of the sanctioned individuals in the reported incidents remains unclear. However, Biden's administration has consistently raised concerns about settler violence in diplomatic discussions with Israeli leaders, emphasizing its threat to peace and stability in the region.

The imposition of sanctions underscores the Biden administration's commitment to addressing the root causes of conflict in the Middle East and fostering a path towards lasting peace for both Palestinians and Israelis.

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