Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:10pm on 21 Apr 2024,Sunday International
Israel condemns US plans to sanction the Netzah Yehuda battalion for alleged West Bank abuses. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denounces the move as "absurd and morally wrong," urging against sanctions on Israeli forces. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir warns of consequences, labeling it a "red line." The unit, mainly ultra-Orthodox, faces restrictions on US training and weapon transfers under Leahy Laws. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken refrains from sanctioning other Israeli units, citing improved conduct. The decision follows recommendations amid heightened scrutiny of Palestinian rights violations. Israeli leaders resist US pressure amid escalating tensions in the region.
