The UK, alongside Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Norway, has imposed sanctions on Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich due to their repeated incitement of violence against Palestinian communities during a period of intensified conflict. The sanctions include asset freezes and travel bans aimed at holding these leaders accountable, as their actions have sparked concerns over human rights abuses in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. Israeli officials have responded with outrage, emphasizing their determination to continue settlement expansions, reflecting significant tensions in international relations over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The United Kingdom and its allies will impose sanctions on Israeli ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich for inciting violence against Palestinians amidst escalating conflict.
UK's decision to freeze assets and impose travel bans reflects an effort to hold those accountable for abuses against Palestinian communities during heightened violence.
Foreign Secretary David Lammy stated, 'These actions are not acceptable... we have taken action now to hold those responsible to account.'
Israel's Foreign Minister called the sanctions 'outrageous,' showing the tensions between Israeli leadership and international responses to human rights violations.
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