Trump Rescinds Sanctions on Israeli Settlers in West Bank on First Day, Reversing Biden's Executive Order 14115

Jan 21, 2025, 12:42 AM

U.S. President Donald Trump, on his first day back in office, has rescinded sanctions imposed by the former Biden administration on Israeli settler groups and individuals in the West Bank through Executive Order 14115, issued on February 1, 2024. These sanctions targeted those accused of undermining peace, security, and stability in the region, specifically for alleged violence against Palestinians. Trump's decision to lift these sanctions marks a significant policy shift, reversing actions taken by his predecessor aimed at curbing such violence. The move is part of a broader set of executive actions announced by the new White House administration, indicating a change in U.S. policy towards the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.