US urges Israel to address settler violence in the occupied West Bank

The US State Department has responded to recent sanctions imposed on two settlers, stating that "those who acted violently in the occupied West Bank must bear responsibility for their actions." The department also urged the Israeli government to take action on the matter.

The sanctions targeted Avichai Swissa, CEO of the "Shomer Yosh" organisation, which supplies volunteers to guard West Bank outposts, and Eitan Yardeni, who has been involved in multiple violent incidents against Palestinians.

Additionally, the US imposed sanctions on "Hill Top Youth," a term used broadly to cover entities that support illegal outposts where settlers have perpetrated violence against Palestinians.