U.S. sanctions two entities over fundraising for extremist West Bank settlers who attacked Palestinians

The Treasury Department on Friday announced sanctions against two entities that have been accused of fundraising for extremist Israeli-occupied West Bank settlers connected to violence against Palestinians, as well as the founder of a group whose members regularly attack Palestinians.

Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo said in a statement that Mount Hebron Fund and Shlom Asiraich "generated tens of thousands of dollars for extremists responsible for destroying property, assaulting civilians, and violence against Palestinians." 

"Such acts by these organizations undermine the peace, security, and stability of the West Bank," he added. "We will continue to use our tools to hold those responsible accountable."