Sanctions
Zionist NGO Regavim to countersue Canada, EU over sanctions, denies claims of violence - interview
On Tuesday, the United Kingdom, Canada, Norway, France, New Zealand, and Australia announced new sanctions against several individuals and organizations in the West Bank.
Armies to markets: The changed nature of power - opinion
UK sanctions individuals and entities linked to Israeli settlers in West Bank
Some 140 UK Labour MPs urge government to ban trade with West Bank settlements
US House votes to repeal 'Caesar' sanctions on Syria
The US House votes to repeal Syria sanctions, requiring progress in security, minority rights, and non-aggression toward neighbors, including Israel.
US weighs hitting UN Palestinian refugee agency with terrorism-related sanctions
Trump administration officials have discussed hitting UNRWA with sanctions as a result of their terrorist connections.
US Congress moves toward repeal of 'Caesar' sanctions on Syria
A new defense bill proposes the repeal of the 2019 Caesar Act and requires regular reports from the White House certifying that Syria's government is fighting Islamic State terrorists.
Iran's currency sinks to lowest level in history, local media blames government policy
Iranian media blamed the government's recent economic liberalization policies for adding pressure to the open rate market.
Europe once expelled Jewish musicians, now it hunts the only Jewish state - comment
European broadcasters boycotting Israel's Eurovision Song Contest participation frame it as moral courage, but the instinct mirrors patterns that shaped early Nazi-era exclusions of Jewish culture.
The paradox of Iranian wealth: Why high exports are failing the people - opinion
The Iranian economy is entering a dangerous phase of stagnation and inflation, despite securing revenue streams, signalling the nation's lack of wealth.
IDF chief Eyal Zamir summons top generals, to place direct responsibility for October 7 failures
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir summoned several senior officers who served on October 7 and are being held responsible for failures surrounding the massacre.
US Treasury sanctions Iranian-linked front companies, shadow fleet vessels used to sell crude oil
“Today’s action continues Treasury’s campaign to cut off funding for the Iranian regime’s development of nuclear weapons and support of terrorist proxies,” said Treasury Secretary Bessent.
Lebanon arrests Middle East drug kingpin Noah Zaiter, two years after US sanctions
The Lebanese army detains Noah Zaitar after years of evading arrest, amid intensified raids on drug traffickers.
Trump would back Russia sanctions bill if he retains final authority, White House official says
President Trump is willing to sign a sanctions bill targeting Russia, but insists on retaining ultimate authority over any sanctions measures, a senior official says.
