Antony BlinkenGeneral NewsIsraelIsrael governmentWest BankWorld News In a rare action against Israel, US says extremist West Bank settlers will be barred from America by Madison Thomas December 5, 2023 written by Madison Thomas December 5, 2023 5 comments Bookmark 18 The U.S. State Department has announced that it will impose travel bans on extremist Jewish settlers who have been implicated in recent attacks on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. Secretary of State Antony Blinken made this announcement after warning Israel of potential action in response to these attacks. While individual visa bans were not specified, the bans have started to be implemented as of Tuesday. The exact number of settlers and their families affected has not been disclosed for confidentiality reasons. This move comes amid a sensitive period in U.S.-Israeli relations, with the Biden administration expressing concern about settler violence in the West Bank and calling on Israel to address this issue. It’s worth noting that this decision follows Israel’s recent entry into the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, but those targeted by these travel bans will not be eligible for the program, and current U.S. visa holders among them will have their visas revoked. The Israeli Embassy in Washington has not commented on this development. Table of Contents Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Travel bansWhat prompted the US State Department to impose travel bans on extremist settlers in the West Bank?How many settlers and their families are affected by these travel bans?What is the significance of this move in US-Israeli relations?How does this action affect Israel’s participation in the US Visa Waiver Program?What is the stance of the United Nations regarding settler violence in the West Bank?How does the US view its role in promoting stability in the West Bank?More about Travel bans Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Travel bans What prompted the US State Department to impose travel bans on extremist settlers in the West Bank? The US State Department imposed travel bans in response to recent attacks on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank by extremist Jewish settlers. How many settlers and their families are affected by these travel bans? The exact number of affected individuals has not been disclosed, but it’s stated to cover “dozens” of settlers and their families. What is the significance of this move in US-Israeli relations? This decision comes at a sensitive time in US-Israeli relations, with the Biden administration expressing concern about settler violence and emphasizing the need for accountability. How does this action affect Israel’s participation in the US Visa Waiver Program? Those targeted by the travel bans will not be eligible for the US Visa Waiver Program, and current US visa holders among them will have their visas revoked. What is the stance of the United Nations regarding settler violence in the West Bank? The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has reported numerous attacks by settlers resulting in Palestinian casualties and property damage, calling for accountability. How does the US view its role in promoting stability in the West Bank? The US considers both Israel and the Palestinian Authority responsible for upholding stability in the West Bank, emphasizing its importance for both peoples’ well-being and Israel’s national security interests. More about Travel bans US State Department announcement Biden administration’s stance on settler violence UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs report US Visa Waiver Program Israel’s recent entry into the Visa Waiver Program You Might Be Interested In Students around the world suffered huge learning setbacks during the pandemic, study finds Israel and Hamas extend their truce, but it seems only a matter of time before the war resumes Ukrainian dam breach: What is happening and what’s at stake The Supreme Court’s biggest decisions are coming. Here’s what they could say. 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