President Biden Extends National Emergency Regarding the West Bank

Original title: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Situation in the West Bank

January 14, 2025

foreign policy national security Middle East West Bank sanctions

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The Frame

What this does

This extension maintains the legal authority for the U.S. government to impose sanctions and other economic measures related to activities in the West Bank that are deemed to threaten regional stability.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. Department of the Treasury

The agency maintains the authority to implement and enforce economic sanctions against individuals or entities identified under the emergency declaration.

Individuals or entities involved in West Bank activities

These parties remain subject to potential U.S. economic sanctions and asset restrictions as defined by the emergency declaration.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 14, 2025.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

President Biden has extended the first declared in February 2024 regarding the situation in the West Bank for an additional year. The administration cites ongoing concerns over extremist settler violence, forced displacement, and property destruction as threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy objectives.

Why It Matters

Key Facts

The national emergency regarding the West Bank is extended for one year beyond February 1, 2025.
The emergency was originally declared on February 1, 2024, via Executive Order 14115.
The administration identifies extremist settler violence and forced displacement as primary drivers of the emergency.
The notice is issued under the authority of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and the National Emergencies Act.