Josep Borrell is calling for EU sanctions against far-right Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich due to their inflammatory behavior and statements, aimed at preserving the EU's credibility in the Middle East.
Borrell's criticism aligns with growing international condemnation of Ben-Gvir's provocative actions, especially his visit to the sensitive al-Aqsa mosque site, which he claimed was a prayer visit, violating established norms.
Smotrich's morally questionable comments on potentially starving Gazans to prioritize freeing hostages highlight the disturbing rhetoric from Israel's far-right figures, prompting Borrell's urgent call for sanctions to prevent further escalation.
While Borrell intends to propose sanctions against settler enablers within the Israeli government, EU officials believe Hungary and the Czech Republic may resist any formal proposals during the upcoming foreign ministers' meeting.
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