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Asset Freeze for Israeli settlers involved in violent acts
July 23, 2024
For the purpose of contributing to the international efforts for achieving international peace aimed to resolve issues surrounding violent acts by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, and in view of the measures taken by other major countries, the Government of Japan has introduced the following measures under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act, based on the Cabinet Understanding of “Asset Freeze for Israeli settlers involved in violent acts as of July 23, 2024”.
- Contents of the measures
Asset Freeze measures
Measures (i) and (ii) will come into effect for Israeli settlers involved in violent acts (4 individuals) designated as subject to asset freeze measures by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Notice (promulgated on July 23).
(i) Restriction on payment
A permission system will be applied to payments, etc. to the individuals designated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Notice.
(ii) Restriction on capital transactions
A permission system will be applied to capital transactions (i.e., contract of deposit, trust, and money loan) with the individuals designated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Notice. - List of individuals subject to asset freeze measures (Japanese) (PDF)
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