A coalition of Western nations, including the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway, imposed sanctions on two Israeli ministers, Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben Gvir, citing their incitement of violence against Palestinians. The sanctions come amid growing concerns over human rights abuses in the occupied West Bank, where extremist rhetoric has fueled tensions. Israeli officials condemned the sanctions as unacceptable, signaling potential political repercussions. Smotrich, responsible for the expansion of Israeli settlements, claimed the sanctions validated his stance against a Palestinian state, vowing to continue settlement activities in the region.
The statement called the extremist rhetoric of ministers Smotrich and Ben Gvir 'appalling and dangerous', highlighting the need for action against incitement and human rights abuses.
Smotrich, in response to the sanctions, stated he was thwarting the establishment of a Palestinian state and deemed the sanctions a validation of his actions.
Collection
[
|
...
]