New documents show top Trump officials disregarded concerns by State Dept. staff in relaxing sanctions on Israeli “Blood Diamond” magnate

It was one of the final decisions Trump officials made before leaving office. On January 15, 2021, the Treasury Department eased sanctions on Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler, temporarily restoring his access to a web of companies and frozen bank accounts that U.S. officials say he used to bilk more than $1.3 billion in mining revenues…

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