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Singapore Sanctions Four Israelis Over West Bank Violations

11/21/2025

Summary

Story summary

Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs imposed immediate financial sanctions and entry bans on four Israeli individuals—Meir Mordechai Ettinger, Elisha Yered, Ben-Zion Gopstein, and Baruch Marzel—due to their unlawful actions in the West Bank.
The ministry stated that Israeli settlements in the region violate international law and urged the Israeli government to address settler violence.
All four individuals previously faced sanctions from the European Union and other countries.

History

Historical Context

In 1967, the United Nations adopted Resolution 242, calling for Israel's withdrawal from territories occupied during the Six-Day War and emphasizing the inadmissibility of acquiring land through war. This resolution laid the foundation for future peace negotiations, including the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty in 1979. Recent sanctions by Singapore on Israeli individuals reflect ongoing global concerns regarding actions in the West Bank, potentially influencing Israel's policies.

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Story summary

Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs imposed immediate financial sanctions and entry bans on four Israeli individuals—Meir Mordechai Ettinger, Elisha Yered, Ben-Zion Gopstein, and Baruch Marzel—due to their unlawful actions in the West Bank.
The ministry stated that Israeli settlements in the region violate international law and urged the Israeli government to address settler violence.
All four individuals previously faced sanctions from the European Union and other countries.

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