WASHINGTON - The United States imposed sanctions on Tuesday against a violent settler group in the West Bank that the Treasury Department said has repeatedly attacked Palestinians and destroyed their property in the Israeli-occupied territory.

"Through these violent activities, Hilltop Youth is actively destabilizing the West Bank and harming the peace and security of Palestinians and Israelis alike," Treasury said in a statement.

The group has carried out killings, arson and other attacks to intimidate Palestinians and has devastated communities in the process, Treasury said.