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Israeli minister says he welcomes Trump's reversal of US sanctions on settlers
- Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's reversal of sanctions imposed by the Biden administration on Israeli settler groups and individuals accused of being involved in violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich welcomed former U.S. President Donald Trump's pledge to reverse President Joe Biden's decision to impose sanctions on Israeli settlers involved in violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. Trump, speaking at a rally in New Hampshire, criticized Biden's policy as "disgraceful" and promised to lift these sanctions if re-elected. Smotrich, a key figure in Israel's far-right government, expressed his approval on social media, highlighting the importance of the U.S.-Israel relationship and the need for a strong American ally. This comes amidst ongoing tensions in the region, with the U.S. imposing sanctions on four settlers accused of attacking Palestinians, aiming to curb violence in the West Bank.
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Read the Full Reuters Article at:
[ https://www.reuters.com/world/israeli-minister-says-he-welcomes-trumps-reversal-us-sanctions-settlers-2025-01-21/ ]
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