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U.S. to Sanction IDF's Netzah Yehuda Battalion, Netanyahu Slams Decision

Apr 21, 2024, 04:44 AM

The U.S. government is poised to impose sanctions on the Israeli military's Netzah Yehuda Battalion for alleged human rights violations in the West Bank, marking the first time such measures have been taken against an IDF unit. This decision has sparked significant controversy and backlash from various Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who described the sanctions as 'the height of absurdity and a moral low.' Netanyahu had ignored warnings for more than six months. The sanctions are expected to include a ban on U.S. military assistance, training, and funding for the battalion. Israeli leaders, across the political spectrum, have condemned the move, arguing that it undermines the country's military operations and international standing.