MPAC Urges Sanctions on Israeli Officials in Letters to Biden, Harris, and Trump

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MPAC Urges Sanctions on Israeli Officials in Letters to Biden, Harris, and Trump The letters call for immediate sanctions on Betzalel Smotrich, Israel’s Minister of Finance, and Itamar Ben Gvir, Israel’s Minister of National Security Washington, D.C. - The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) sent three letters today to the Biden administration, Harris campaign, and Trump campaign, urging each to address the ongoing human rights abuses in Gaza and the West Bank. With the United Nations General Assembly convening in New York this week, MPAC demands urgent action from U.S. leadership to demonstrate principled foreign policy and take decisive action. The letters call for immediate sanctions on Betzalel Smotrich, Israel’s Minister of Finance, and Itamar Ben Gvir, Israel’s Minister of National Security, under Executive Order 14155 and the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act, for their roles in promoting extremist ideologies and supporting violence against Palestinian civilians.   Key Points from the Letters: • Lack of Accountability: The Biden administration’s handling of Israel’s war in Gaza has been met with widespread discontent. One long-standing concern has been President Biden’s reluctance to hold Israeli officials accountable for human rights violations, which compromises the core American values that should guide U.S. foreign policy. • Call for Sanctions: MPAC is urging the Biden administration to impose sanctions on Betzalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben Gvir, who have been identified as complicit in acts of violence, property destruction, and promoting fear in Palestinian communities, in line with EO 14155. This Executive Order, signed by President Biden earlier this year, allows for sanctions against individuals responsible for violence or threats targeting civilians in the West Bank. • Rejected Recommendations: MPAC expresses disappointment in the Biden administration’s decision to reject White House officials’ recommendation to impose sanctions on Smotrich and Ben Gvir. The administration’s rationale that the U.S. should not sanction elected officials in democratic countries has drawn criticism from human rights advocates. This stance undermines laws like the Global Magnitsky Act, which allows for sanctions against government officials involved in human rights abuses, regardless of their elected status. • Global Precedent: The letters reference past U.S. actions, including the denial of a visa to Narendra Modi in 2005 due to his complicity in the Gujarat riots, despite his position as an elected official in India. MPAC urges the U.S. to follow this precedent and impose sanctions on Smotrich and Ben Gvir, sending a strong message that human rights violators will not be shielded by their titles. • International Consensus: The letters also note that the call for sanctions is not isolated to the U.S. Josep Borrell, the European Union’s Foreign Policy Chief, along with Irish Foreign Minister Micheál Martin and Belgium’s Deputy Prime Minister Petra De Sutter, have all publicly expressed support for sanctions against Smotrich and Ben Gvir.   “The time for selective enforcement of human rights is over. Our leaders must unequivocally demonstrate that the U.S. stands for justice and accountability, not just in rhetoric but in action. The promotion of violence and hate against innocent civilians should not be tolerated by anyone, least of all by those who have access to U.S. diplomacy and resources.” - Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC President

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MPAC expresses disgust and profound disappointment over the conduct of Republican Senators during today’s “A Threat to Justice Everywhere: Stemming the Tide of Hate Crimes in America” Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, which was convened to address the alarming rise in hate crimes targeting Muslim, Jewish, and other minority communities across the United States.

Rather than find solutions to the rising tide of hate impacting communities across the nation, Republican Senators used this platform to launch unprovoked and baseless attacks against Witness Maya Berry, and Pro-Palestinian student protestors advocating for justice and human rights.

We stand in support of Maya Berry, whose leadership and dedication to advancing civil rights have been instrumental in addressing hate crimes across the nation. Her presence at today’s hearing was critical, and the unwarranted attacks and defamation of character she endured from certain Senators were entirely unacceptable.

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