No need for ‘unusual measures’, Israel says on US issuing sanctions on settlers

Israel characterised most West Bank settlers as “law-abiding” and stated it deals with those who are not, indicating displeasure on Thursday as Washington issued sanctions on settlers alleged to have assaulted Palestinians.

“Israel takes action against all law-breakers everywhere, and therefore there is no need for unusual measures on the issue,” a statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said.

Israeli settlements are illegal under international law.

This comes after US President Joe Biden issued an executive order targeting Israeli settlers who engage in violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.