It is so important for the US’s credibility in the region (and the wider world) that terrorists who happen to be Israeli are judged and punished against the same standards as those who are Palestinian.

Today, the state department is implementing a new visa restriction policy targeting individuals believed to have been involved in undermining peace, security or stability in the West Bank, including through committing acts of violence or taking other actions that unduly restrict civilians’ access to essential services and basic necessities,” Blinken said.

Good. While I think more could be done, it’s a start.