The role of US citizens in Israel's settlement & military activities | People & Power Documentary
Al Jazeera English・17 minutes read
Israeli military raids and settler violence in the West Bank have increased, leading to Palestinian casualties, prompting the White House to impose sanctions on Israeli settlers and condemn the violence. Despite allegations of war crimes, the US remains Israel's closest ally, but pressure is rising to take action against funding settlements and hold individuals accountable for violence.
Insights
- The US has taken steps like imposing sanctions and visa restrictions on individuals involved in violence against Palestinians, but some Palestinians view these actions as inadequate due to the deep-seated ties between the US, Israeli occupation, and settlers, highlighting the complexities of the situation.
- American citizens, including settlers, play a significant role in enforcing the occupation in the West Bank, with around 60,000 American settlers living there, raising questions about the involvement and responsibility of US citizens in the ongoing conflict and human rights violations in the region.
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Recent questions
What is the current situation in the occupied West Bank?
Increased Israeli military raids and settler violence.
How is the US responding to the situation in the West Bank?
Imposing sanctions on Israeli settlers and condemning violence.
What role do American citizens play in the Israeli occupation?
Enforcing the occupation and settlement expansion.
What are the allegations against Israeli settlers in the West Bank?
Accused of violence and receiving funding for security equipment.
How are Palestinians affected by the escalating violence in the West Bank?
Facing increasing restrictions on movement and lack of accountability for settler violence.
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Summary
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US-Israel Relations: Settler Violence and Sanctions
- Since October 7th, 2023, Israeli military raids and settler violence have increased in the occupied West Bank, resulting in numerous Palestinian casualties.
- The White House has imposed sanctions on Israeli settlers and condemned the violence, with the US being among several countries to denounce the actions.
- People and Power are investigating the involvement of US citizens in Israel's occupation and settlement expansion.
- The US has imposed visa restrictions on individuals involved in violence against Palestinians, but some Palestinians feel this action is insufficient due to the deep-rooted relationship between the US, occupation, and settlers.
- US President Joe Biden issued an executive order sanctioning four Israeli settlers for violence against Palestinians, with more settlers and settlements added to the list since then.
- Despite accusations of war crimes against the Israeli military, the US remains Israel's closest political ally and provides significant military aid.
- The Israeli military faces allegations of collective punishment, arbitrary executions, and torture, with human rights groups criticizing their actions.
- American citizens, including settlers, play a significant role in enforcing the occupation, with around 60,000 American settlers residing in the occupied Palestinian territory.
- Palestinians living under occupation face increasing restrictions on movement, while settlers accused of violence often go unpunished.
- The relationship between the US and Israel remains complex, with ongoing debates about settlements, funding, and accountability for actions in the region.
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"US Pressure to Ban Funding for Israeli Settlements"
- Israeli settlers, supported by groups like the One Israel Fund, are accused of violence and receive funding for equipment like drones, vehicles, and helmets to enhance security in settlements, despite being sanctioned by the US and the UK.
- Pressure is mounting in the US to ban funding for settlements, with calls to punish Israeli government, settler leaders, and organizations, and to condition aid on ending the occupation and settler violence, starting with their own citizens.
