Global National: April 21, 2024 | US expected to sanction IDF unit accused of abuses in West Bank

On tonight’s top story: The U.S. is expected to impose sanctions on a unit of ultra-Orthodox soldiers in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Israeli leaders have criticized the expected decision, which could come as early as Monday and would be the first time the U.S. has imposed sanctions on a unit inside the Israeli military. Crystal Goomansingh has more on the flare-ups in the West Bank.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thanked American lawmakers after the U.S. passed a $95-billion aid bill, which includes $61 billion in funding for his country. In an interview on U.S. television, he said the bill needs to be signed into law as soon as possible so that his troops can continue to push back against Russia’s full-scale invasion. Redmond Shannon reports.

In Toronto, there has been a verdict in a high-profile case involving the death of a police officer. Nearly three years after he was accused of intentionally killing Const. Jeffrey Northrup, a jury found Umar Zameer not guilty. Catherine McDonald reports.

Canada is taking an important step towards launching a long-awaited national disability benefit. The Liberals say the program is meant to help lift Canadians living with disabilities out of poverty. But as Mike Armstrong reports, critics say the funding isn’t even close to what’s needed.

And finally, Calgary is best known for its annual Stampede and being a major energy hub. But the city’s new branding is focusing on sunny weather instead. The new slogan “Blue Sky City” came after a nearly $5-million consultation process. But as Heather Yourex-West explains, not everyone is sold.

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[ll]

imposing sanctions then giving them billions... lol

[liar-liar]

There's a word for this called complicity hypocrisy

[multimedia]

So it's not a genocide or a war crime, so what is it?

[Abdul-hmct]

It’s called hypocrisy. You again gave $26 billions in the form of ammunitions and then creating drama infront of the world.

[fillmorehillmore]

Congrats to Zameer. If an officer does not present as an officer and proceeds in a aggressive manner then you must do what you deem necessary to preserve your life.

[timshelby]

$5 million to come up with" blue sky city" ? Should be called " money to burn city " .

[afghansldier]

@Global News, I applaud you for your exceptional journalism. And most importantly for always reporting the facts.

[denisefyi]

For the police to charge that man with murder is insane!! The department should be held accountable for their ridiculous "investigation"

[undercoverjihadi]

Sanction the IDF unit, then give money to the people controlling that IDF unit? Smh

[agdez]

What does mean just a sanction
Why not Israel and idf

[fastcharger]

Israel is a war crime state and should be held accountable globally. Saddens me that I’ve always held Israel on a pedestal but that has definitely changed!

[brendal.b]

The States just okayed more money for these butchers? I don't understand anymore.

[alexy]

Ya he should not bam on window while he is not in uniform.

[SaHlGood]

Doesn’t Benjamin look like a big mouse?

[eco]

He was visible immigrant thats he was charged. Canada is not an immigrant friendly country. Lived there and left happily. Thank god🙏

[think]

I get a kick out of people, especially politicians, that talk about holding others ACCOUNTABLE for their actions .

[dianabenalcazar]

As a Canadian, I am truly embarrassed.

[rodrigoalmanza]

So budgetaryly speaking Ukraine belong not to Europe but to Americans.

[worksmart]

Wearing a low-cut top to report the news is disrespectful! It is inappropriate to report news in such attire.

[madchemist]

The gazan health ministry. The palestinian health ministry. It's not like you call israel's health ministry "the likud run health ministry""