US considers sanctions on Israeli army amid human rights concerns

The U.S. is reportedly contemplating sanctions against specific units of the Israeli army due to human rights violations and torture

The U.S. is considering sanctions against certain units of the Israeli army for human rights violations and tortures, according to experts. As the assault on Gaza persists, U.S. officials are said to be reviewing the details of these potential sanctions.

The Joe Biden administration is reportedly considering sanctions this week not only against the Netzah Yehuda Battalion but also other Israeli army units accused of human rights abuses and tortures against Palestinian civils.

The U.S. State Department has been reviewing allegations of human rights abuses within the Netzah Yehuda Battalion and other units of the Israeli security forces for over a year.

If implemented, the sanctions could prevent Israel from using U.S. military aid for arms purchases by these units. However, the practical impact of these steps remains uncertain.

Israel continues its onslaught on the Gaza Strip where over 34,000 Palestinians have been killed, mostly women and children, and nearly 77,000 injured since Oct. 7, according to Palestinian health authorities.

Source: Newsroom