🇯🇵 Japan Sanctions Four “Israeli” Settlers for Violence Against Palestinians

Japan has taken a small step in addressing “Israeli” aggression in the West Bank by imposing asset-freeze sanctions on four settlers involved in violence against Palestinians.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi highlighted the dramatic increase in violent acts by settlers since October.

🇯🇵 Key Points:

• Japan joins the UK, US, and Canada in sanctioning individual Israeli settlers for escalating violence.

• Hayashi emphasized Japan's commitment to international pressure on Israel to halt settlement activities.

• The G7 countries are collaborating to urge “Israel” to cease these unlawful actions.

While this move is a step in the right direction, sanctioning just four settlers is not enough considering the scale of the assault on Palestinians and the extensive illegal settlements in the West Bank.

The international community must increase pressure on “Israel” to end the widespread and systematic violence against Palestinians.

Source: Reuters 🗞️

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🇫🇷 France Unbowed MP Says “Israeli” Olympians Not Welcome

France Unbowed MP Thomas Portes has boldly declared that “Israeli” athletes are not welcome at the Paris Olympics due to Israel's relentless aggression in Gaza.

Speaking at a pro-Palestinian rally, he emphasized the need for protests against their presence, highlighting the double standards compared to the treatment of Russia.

🔹 Key Points:

• Portes' remarks shine a light on the ongoing “Israeli” war crimes and the need for global accountability.

• Critics, mainly from pro-Israel factions, are attempting to stifle Portes by labeling his comments as dangerous and antisemitic, a common tactic to deflect criticism from Israel's actions.

• Despite the backlash, Portes' call for a ban on the Israeli flag and anthem during the Games resonates with many demanding an end to Israel’s impunity.

• Supporters state that Israel's repeated violations of international law should not go unnoticed and that athletes representing such a regime should compete under a neutral banner.

The Palestinian Olympic Committee echoes this sentiment, urging for Israel’s exclusion and accusing it of violating the Olympic truce with its military actions in Gaza.

Source: The Guardian 🗞️

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