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Live from NPR News in Washington. I'm Jack Spear. President Biden has signed an executive order that allows the U.S. to impose sanctions

on Israeli settlers and possibly others involved in violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.

The NPR's Windsor Johnson reports Biden has been facing increasing pressure

to take a tougher stance against Israel over its war with Hamas in Gaza.

There's been a spike in violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank since Hamas

attacked southern Israel in October.

Speaking aboard Air Force One National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said the executive order sends a clear message.

It's a signal to the whole world how seriously President Biden takes this violence against the

Palestinians in the West Bank.

He's been very, very clear on that for a long against the Palestinians in the West Bank.

He's been very, very clear on that for a long, long time.

It's got to stop.

It's unacceptable.

It's a detriment to peace and security.

The White House says the first round of sanctions will target four Israeli settlers who the US says

were directly involved in the attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank.

Windsor Johnston, NPR News, Washington.

Leaders of the 27 European Union member country. Mr. Johnston, NPR News, Washington.

Leaders of the 27 European Union member countries have signed off on a deal that will

provide Ukraine with an additional 50 billion euros, or roughly 54 billion US dollars worth of aid.

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