Biden's Executive Order Targets Israeli Settler Violence in West Bank

President Biden issued an executive order targeting Israeli settlers in the West Bank accused of attacking Palestinians and peace activists, imposing financial sanctions and visa bans against four individuals. The order aims to block them from using the U.S. financial system and bar American citizens from dealing with them. The move comes amid growing criticism for the administration's support of Israel as casualties mount in the Israel-Hamas conflict, with Biden reinvigorating calls for an independent Palestinian state. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu denounced the sanctions, while the State Department identified the four settlers and described the accusations against them. The order also gives the Treasury Department authority to impose financial sanctions on settlers engaged in violence, but is not meant to target U.S. citizens.