Canada Moves to Sanction 'Extremist' West Bank Settlers

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces Canada's consideration of sanctions against 'extremist' settlers in the West Bank, aligning with international displeasure over Israeli policies.

• Canada is considering imposing sanctions on 'extremist' settlers in the West Bank, following a U.S. action against four Israeli men accused of violence in the occupied territory.
• The move reflects growing international displeasure with the policies of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, amid escalating violence in the region.
• Since the 1967 Middle East war, Israel has occupied the West Bank, with settlements deemed illegal by most countries, a point Israel disputes citing historical ties.
• Violence in the West Bank has reached its highest levels in decades, particularly after the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas, leading to a sharp increase in confrontations.
• Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly indicates that sanctions could be coming 'in the coming weeks', working with the G7 on immigration measures and sanctions against the settlers.

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