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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

This notice continues for one year a 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 continuation extends sanctions and related emergency measures beyond their January 23, 2018 expiration date.

Federal Register Open PDF 83 FR 2731

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless further extended

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared January 23, 1995 for 1 year beyond January 23, 2018
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • Continuation of national emergency takes effect upon notice date

Near term (90d)

  • Annual review and potential designation updates by Treasury/State

Long term

  • Ongoing sanctions enforcement and potential modification of covered persons

Risks & tensions

  • Perpetual emergency status since 1995 raises constitutional questions about indefinite emergencies
  • No new designations or policy changes; purely procedural continuation
  • Vague 'terrorist activities' language without specific current threat assessment
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