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Presidential Notice 12947

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Terrorists Who Threaten To Disrupt the Middle East Peace Process

President Obama extended for one year the national emergency first declared in 1995 under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, targeting foreign terrorists who threaten to disrupt the Middle East peace process. The notice continues sanctions and related measures beyond their January 23, 2017 expiration date.

Federal Register Open PDF 82 FR 6165

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless further extended

  2. Previous emergency expiration date; continuation takes effect

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency with respect to foreign terrorists who threaten to disrupt the Middle East peace process for 1 year beyond January 23, 2017

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect upon publication
  • Sanctions authorities remain active

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Emergency and measures continue until January 23, 2018 unless renewed again

Risks & tensions

  • Routine procedural renewal under National Emergencies Act; no policy expansion
  • Long-running emergency (22+ years) reflects enduring instability in Middle East peace process
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