A significant number of Democratic lawmakers plan to skip Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's upcoming address to Congress. This protest is led by progressive Senator Elizabeth Warren, who announced her intention to boycott the speech, citing Netanyahu's handling of the war in Gaza as the reason. She described Netanyahu's policies as having created a "humanitarian catastrophe." Joining her in this protest are Senator Bernie Sanders, Representatives Ro Khanna, Jim Clyburn, and dozens of other progressive lawmakers. Netanyahu's speech is scheduled for July 24th, but the anticipated absences from progressive Democrats signal deepening tensions over U.S. . .
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Biden Administration Takes Action: Sanctions Imposed on Israeli Settlers in West Bank
by Sonia Park
written by Sonia Park
In a significant diplomatic move, the Biden administration has announced the imposition of sanctions against Israeli settlers operating in the West Bank. The decision, outlined in an executive order, enables the use of financial sanctions and visa bans targeting four individuals directly implicated in attacks against and displacement of Palestinian civilians in the occupied West Bank.
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby reiterated the administration's commitment to addressing acts of violence and human rights violations, specifying that the sanctioned individuals have been involved in actions harming Palestinian civilians. The move comes in response to escalating tensions and incidents, including. . .