US imposes sanctions on Israeli extremist group

The United States has imposed sanctions on the Israeli extremist group Tzav 9 for blocking and damaging humanitarian aid convoys to Gaza, according to Al Jazzera news agency.

Children in Gaza wait for food aid. Photo: REUTERS

The US State Department said the Government of Israel is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of humanitarian convoys passing through Israel and the West Bank en route to Gaza. The United States will not tolerate acts of sabotage and violence against this vital humanitarian assistance.

The sanctions block the group’s assets in the United States and prohibit U.S. citizens from engaging in transactions with Tzav 9. The sanctions were issued by the U.S. government to establish a legal framework for U.S. penalties against individuals and entities that undermine peace and security in the West Bank. Previously, the Biden administration issued a similar order to sanction Lion’s Den, a Palestinian armed group.

The flow of UN aid to the devastated Palestinian territory has been severely disrupted since Israel launched military operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, a key gateway into the strip from Egypt.

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Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/my-ap-lenh-trung-phat-voi-nhom-cuc-doan-israel-post744708.html