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The U.K., France, and Canada’s West Bank Sanctions
The Post–October 7 Status of the West Bank Economy
American policymakers seeking to stabilize the Middle East and prevent a further conflagration in the West Bank should focus on reversing Israeli actions that undermine the Palestinian economy and have no security benefit. This issue brief breaks down the steps Israel has taken, assesses their impact, and recommends short- and long-term policies to reverse the downward trajectory of the West Bank economy.
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J Street Welcomes the Stop the Settlements Act
Washington, DC – The Stop the Settlements Act, introduced today by Representatives Joaquin Castro, Madeleine Dean, Don Beyer, Greg Casar, Sara Jacobs, and Veronica Escobar, along with over 30 original cosponsors, would sanction entities that support or facilitate the construction
J Street Statement on 47 Senators Voting to Investigate Human Rights Conditions in the West Bank
Washington, DC – Following tonight’s vote on the 502B resolution introduced by Senator Chris Van Hollen, which was supported by 46 of 47 members of the Senate Democratic Caucus and one Republican, J Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami issued the following statement:
J Street Welcomes UK, France and Canada’s Decision to Ban Imports From West Bank Settlements
Washington, DC – In response to announcements by the UK, France and Canada that they will ban imports of goods produced in Israeli settlements in the West Bank, as well as the UK’s announcement that it will sanction those who finance, facilitate or support settlement expansion, J