Jeffries opens door to West Bank sanctions bill if Democrats win House
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) said Wednesday that Democrats should consider legislation aimed at curbing violence in the West Bank and sanctioning those responsible if they retake the House in November.
TL;DR
- House Democrats may consider legislation to curb West Bank violence and sanction perpetrators if they win control of the House in November.
- The proposed West Bank Violence Prevention Act would authorize sanctions against foreign individuals endangering U.S. national security or undermining a two-state solution.
- Rep. Jerry Nadler sponsored the bill, accusing Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir of inciting settler violence.
- The legislation would codify an executive order previously made by President Joe Biden.
- Jeffries acknowledged divisions within the Democratic party regarding support for Israel and a solution in Gaza.