US poised to impose sanctions on IDF unit accused of violations in West Bank
by Peter Beaumont in Jerusalem from on (#6M7WJ)
Israeli leaders vow to oppose expected measures under Leahy law against the Netzah Yehuda battalion
A unit of the Israel Defense Forces is facing US sanctions over its treatment of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, even as Congress voted for $26bn in new emergency aid to Israel.
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.
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