The sanctions target individuals and organizations involved in the violence. Affected individuals face travel bans to Australia, while organizations are hit with targeted financial sanctions. For the first time, the measures include farming outposts that serve as bases for attacks on Palestinians.
The measures are part of an international response to the growing violence by Israeli settlers in the West Bank. The Australian government has previously criticized Israel’s settlement policy and advocated for a two-state solution.
Source: www.theguardian.com
