US Sanctions Former Israeli Soldier For Gross Human Rights Abuses

7/17/2024 7:24:05 PM

(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) WASHINGTON, July 17 (KUNA) -- The US Department of State is taking further action on Wednesday to promote accountability for gross violations of human rights and actions that undermine peace, security, or stability in the West Bank.
"We are designating Elor Azaria, a former Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) sergeant, pursuant to Section 7031 (c) for his involvement in a gross violation of human rights, namely an extrajudicial killing in the West Bank," the Dept. spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a press release.
"As a result of this action, Azaria and any immediate family members are generally ineligible for entry into the United States.
"We are also taking steps to impose visa restrictions on an additional group of individuals for having been involved in or meaningfully contributed to undermining the peace, security, or stability in the West Bank," Miller noted.
"Specifically, these visa restrictions are being pursued against those who have used violence against persons or property, or unduly restricted civilians' access to essential services and basic necessities to include access to food, water, electricity, or medical supplies.
"The immediate family members of these individuals may also be subject to these restrictions," he went on.
"Promoting accountability and justice for any crimes, violations, and abuses committed against Palestinians and Israelis is essential to a stable, just, and enduring calm in the West Bank and the region," Miller stressed.
"We once again call on the government of Israel and the Palestinian Authority to hold accountable anyone responsible for violence in the West Bank and reiterate that we will not hesitate to take our own actions to promote accountability," he added. (end)
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