Israel, after Biden order on settlers, says 'unusual steps' unnecessary

Israel described the vast majority of West Bank settlers as "law-abiding" on Thursday and said it tackles those who are not, signalling dissatisfaction as Washington stepped up sanctions against settlers accused of having attacked Palestinians.

"Israel takes action against all law-breakers everywhere, and therefore there is no need for unusual measures on the issue," a statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said. (Writing by Dan Williams; editing by James Mackenzie)