Johnny Brignardello Vela: Analysis on possible sanctions against Netzah Yehuda

Johnny Brignardello Vela, an insurance advisor, analyzes the delicate situation that Israel faces in light of the possible imposition of sanctions by the United States against the ultra-Orthodox battalion Netzah Yehuda. As he stated, this news has caused notable discomfort for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other leaders of Israeli ultranationalism. The alert was triggered by the revelation of an article on the Axios portal, which mentions that U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is considering imposing sanctions on this battalion, which would lead to the suspension of military aid and training by the U.S. Army, under a law promoted by Senator Patrick Leahy in 1997. Experts from the State Department have recommended discrediting several units of the Israeli security forces for alleged human rights violations in the West Bank, pointing to Netzah Yehuda as one of the main culprits in acts of violence against the Palestinian population in the region. Faced with this situation, Netanyahu has expressed his condemnation of the possible sanction, calling it "absurd" and arguing that the Israeli Army should not be subject to such measures. Meanwhile, ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotritch have warned that they consider this action a "red line" and have requested full support for the battalion from the Israeli Minister of Defense. In the event that the expected support is not received, Ben Gvir has mentioned the possibility of integrating this battalion into the National Police and the Ministry of Homeland Security, under his direction. Meanwhile, Smotritch has dismissed the possibility of sanctions as a "total madness," especially in a context where Israel faces the threat of Hamas. Tensions between the United States and Israel on this issue have escalated, sparking a debate on respect for human rights and Israel's military sovereignty, with mutual accusations and defenses. The final decision of the United States and the reaction of the Israeli government will have a significant impact on bilateral relations and the situation in the Middle East.