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Biden Extends National Emergency Over West Bank Violence

1/14/2025

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On January 14, 2025, President Joe Biden renewed the national emergency concerning the West Bank, first declared on February 1, 2024. The White House emphasized alarming issues such as rampant settler violence, forced displacements, and widespread property destruction, underscoring the urgent need for ongoing sanctions to protect regional stability and U.S. interests.

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On January 14, 2025, President Joe Biden renewed the national emergency concerning the West Bank, first declared on February 1, 2024. The White House emphasized alarming issues such as rampant settler violence, forced displacements, and widespread property destruction, underscoring the urgent need for ongoing sanctions to protect regional stability and U.S. interests.