Biden Administration Sanctions Israeli Group Tsav 9 for Blocking Gaza Aid

Jun 14, 2024, 02:52 PM

The Biden administration has imposed sanctions on the Israeli group Tsav 9, citing its repeated obstruction of humanitarian aid to Gaza. According to State Department spokesman Matthew Miller, Tsav 9 has been involved in blocking, harassing, and damaging convoys carrying lifesaving assistance to Palestinian civilians. The group, which includes family members of hostages, has been accused of violently blockading roads along aid routes from Jordan to Gaza, including in the West Bank. The State Department condemned these actions, stating that they threaten the peace, security, and stability of the region.