Netanyahu vows to fight US sanctions on IDF unit accused of violations in West Bank
Expected measures are under Leahy law and against the Netzah Yehuda battalion, accused of human rights violations against Palestinians
Benjamin Netanyahu has said he will fight against any efforts to impose sanctions on Israeli military units, amid reports that an Israel Defense Forces battalion is facing US sanctions over its treatment of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
According to reports in the Israeli media, US state department officials have confirmed they are preparing to impose sanctions on the IDF’s Netzah Yehuda battalion, which has been accused of serious human rights violations against Palestinians. The Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported on Sunday that the US was also considering similar moves against other police and military units.