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Drivers could still face prosecution if their use of force is deemed excessive or unjustified.

“These actions are completely unjustified, deeply harmful, and raise serious questions about the agency’s tactics and its respect for due process.”

However, last week a battalion commander called Oleksandr Shyrshyn was quoted as criticising the "moronic tasks" set by the military leadership as well as unjustified losses.

An Israeli foreign ministry spokesperson described the sanctions - which also target two other settlers, two illegal settler outposts, and two organisations - as "unjustified, and regrettable".

He said instead of trying to calm the situation down they inflamed it, using force that was unjustified and unlawful.