Rep. Panetta Cosponsors Legislation to Address Violence in the West Bank

Washington, D.C. – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta joined his Democratic colleagues in sponsoring H.R. 3045, the West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025.  With this legislation, Rep. Panetta continues to reaffirm his commitment to the stability in the Middle East, security of our allies, protection of civilians, and preservation of a two-state solution.

The bill authorizes targeted sanctions against individuals and entities responsible for violence in the West Bank that threatens regional stability and undermines U.S. national security interests and prospects for a negotiated resolution. 

“Escalating violence in the West Bank is not an isolated issue, it is a direct threat to regional stability at a time of heightened tensions across the Middle East, including with Iran,” said Representative Panetta. “Unchecked violence against civilians fuels extremism, undermines diplomacy, and risks drawing the United States deeper into broader regional conflict.”

Recent reporting and international monitoring have documented a sharp rise in violence against civilians and property in the West Bank, further destabilizing an already fragile environment and complicating efforts toward peace. 

The West Bank Violence Prevention Act provides the United States with critical tools to hold perpetrators accountable, including sanctions, such as visa bans and asset freezes, for those engaged in or supporting acts of violence targeting civilians. 

Supporting this legislation is essential not only for addressing immediate security concerns, but also for advancing a long-term vision for peace.  As tensions with Iran continue to shape the broader regional security landscape, preventing localized violence from spiraling into wider conflict is a humanitarian and strategic imperative.

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