Japan to impose first sanctions on Israeli settlers in West Bank

Japan has imposed asset-freeze sanctions on four Israeli settlers due to violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi noted a significant increase in violent acts by Israeli settlers since last October.

Japan's decision aligns with actions taken by G7 countries. Hayashi stated, "Japan will steadily implement these asset freezing measures and continue to strongly urge the Israeli government to completely freeze settlement activities." Other countries, including Britain, the U.S., and Canada, have also sanctioned individual settlers in response to the escalating violence amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.