The U.S. State Department will begin barring Israeli settlers who are accused of carrying out violent attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank from entering the United States, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Dec. 5.
“Today, the State Department is implementing a new visa restriction policy targeting individuals believed to have been involved in undermining peace, security, or stability in the West Bank, including through committing acts of violence or taking other actions that unduly restrict civilians’ access to essential services and basic necessities,” he said in a statement.
