Canada imposes second round of sanctions on perpetrators of extremist settler violence against civilians in West Bank
"We oppose the expansion of illegal settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. We do not recognize Israeli control over the areas it occupied in 1967.
Israeli settlements are a violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention and a serious obstacle to achieving a comprehensive and just peace.
We remain deeply concerned by extremist settler violence in the West Bank and condemn such acts, not only for the significant impact they have on Palestinian lives, but also for the corrosive impact they have on prospects for lasting peace. We call on authorities to ensure the protection of civilians and hold perpetrators of such violence accountable.”
- Canadian Foreign Ministry
This round of sanctions lists seven individuals and five entities for their role in facilitating, supporting or financially contributing to acts of violence by Israeli extremist settlers against Palestinian civilians and their property.
The seven individuals are the following:
Ben Zion Gopstein
Daniella Weiss
Einan Ben-Nir Amram Tanjil
Elisha Yered
Ely Federman
Meir Mordechai Ettinger
Shalom Zicherman
The five entities are the following:
Amana
Hilltop Youth
Lehava
Moshe’s Farm
Zvi’s Farm
Extremist settler violence has resulted in loss of life and damage to Palestinian property and farming lands. These attacks have also resulted in the forced displacement of Palestinian communities, contributing to insecurity for both Palestinians and Israelis in the West Bank.
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