Zionist Trump lifted sanctions on Israeli settlers involved in violence, amid ongoing assaults on West Bank towns by Israeli groups

On Monday, former President Donald Trump rescinded Executive Order 14115, initially enacted by his predecessor, President Joe Biden, in February 2024. This order had authorized sanctions against individuals deemed to be undermining peace, security, and stability in the West Bank, the White House announced.

In a significant move, President Biden issued an executive order targeting 17 far-right Israeli settlers and 16 affiliated entities. This directive effectively restricts their access to U.S. property and assets, and prohibits their involvement in the American financial system.

Former President Trump’s actions are anticipated to escalate hostilities towards Palestinians, following closely on the heels of incidents where armed Israeli settlers, under the protection of security forces, carried out aggressive activities in multiple areas of the West Bank.

In recent incidents, Palestinian homes and businesses in the villages of al-Funduq, Jinsafut, and Masafer Yatta were set ablaze, while vehicles were vandalized near Dura and the Fawwar refugee camp. The attackers called for violent measures against Palestinian residents, advocating for both murder and forced displacement.

Violence involving settlers has seen a marked increase since October 7, 2023, following Israel’s intensified military campaign in the Gaza Strip, described by some as genocidal.

The occupying regime was unable to fulfill its stated goals of liberating hostages and dismantling the Hamas resistance group, even as more than 47,000 Palestinians, predominantly women and children, have lost their lives in Gaza.

Israel has consented to a Gaza ceasefire in alignment with longstanding negotiation terms set forth by Hamas. The ceasefire officially commenced on Sunday morning.

Hardline Israeli factions have dismissed the proposed ceasefire agreement, advocating for the continuation of military operations in Gaza.

UN Human Rights Office Expresses Concern Over Escalating Incidents of Settler-Perpetrated Violence

On Monday, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Palestine expressed deep concern over a resurgence of violence initiated by Israeli settlers and forces in the occupied West Bank. This development follows the recent ceasefire agreement in Gaza.

In an official statement, it has been reported that settler violence was coupled with increased Israeli restrictions on the movement of Palestinians.