Israel News for 2-2-2024
News Update
President Biden issued an executive order imposing sanctions against 4 Israeli residents of Judea and Samaria (settlers) involved in violence against Palestinians. Their assets in American financial institutions will be frozen and blocked. The Prime Minister’s Office called the move “unusual and has no place” and said, “The large majority of settlers in the West Bank abide by the law, and many of them are fighting to defend Israel in recent days. Israel is acting against criminals in all places, therefore there’s no need for steps in the matter.”
According to IDF assessments, residents of the northern settlements evacuated due to the ongoing conflict will not be able to return home until the end of the current school year (June/July).
Combat operations continue in Gaza.
For a complete list of the soldiers killed in the ground offensive, click here.
Despite a rumor leaked on Twitter yesterday, there is no agreement on a hostage deal yet.
Israeli fencer Yuval Freilich won a gold medal at the 2024 Qatar Grand Prix in Doha on Wednesday. The Israeli national anthem was played in the arena.
