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What next for Gaza as Israel’s shaky truce with Iran holds?

NEWS ANALYSIS: As Benjamin Netanyahu offers up the idea of a ‘dramatic expansion’ of peace deals, chief international correspondent Bel Trew looks at what a pause in fighting might look like in Gaza – and how long it would last

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2025

Chaotic new aid system means getting food in Gaza has become a matter of life – and often death

With all eyes on the ceasefire between Israel and Iran, which came into effect 12 days after Israel launched a major attack on Iran’s nuclear and military structure, attention towards Gaza has waned. This is at a time when attempting to gain access to food under a new model of…

The Conversation · Jun 27, 2025

Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich: the Netanyahu government extremists sanctioned by the UK

The UK’s decision to impose sanctions on two far-right Netanyahu government ministers has put it at loggerheads with the Trump administration over Israel. Announcing on June 10 that Britain would join Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Norway in sanctioning Israel’s minister for national security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, and minister of finance,…

The Conversation · Jun 16, 2025

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Israel’s Netanyahu survives opposition bid to dissolve parliament

Ultra-Orthodox parties in ruling coalition reach a deal on the divisive mandatory military service.

Al Jazeera · Jun 12, 2025

What’s the potential effect of sanctions on Israeli ministers? Here’s what my research shows

Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and the UK this week announced sanctions against two members of the Israeli cabinet: National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

The Conversation · Jun 12, 2025

Is time running out for Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu?

Israel’s longest serving prime minister faces the difficult task of overcoming opposition both domestically and abroad.

Al Jazeera · Jun 11, 2025

Rubio criticises UK over Gaza-related sanctions on Israeli ministers

The UK and four allies announced they would sanction Israeli ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir over their remarks about Gaza.

Euronews · Jun 11, 2025

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Donald Trump's US criticises UK for sanctions on extremist Israeli ministers

DONALD Trump's US administration has condemned the UK’s decision to sanction two extremist Israeli ministers over “egregious abuses” of human…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 11, 2025

Middle East crisis: Medical charity accuses Israel of violating international law with drone strike on its office – as it happened

France-based Médecins du Monde says strike on Tuesday morning killed several people, none of them staff

The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2025

Israel’s Smotrich could paralyse Palestinian economy by ending bank waiver

Israeli finance minister ends waiver that Palestinian banks rely on to operate after Western sanctions announced.

Al Jazeera · Jun 11, 2025

Sanctioning extremist Israeli ministers is a start, but Australia and its allies must do more

The Australian government is imposing financial and travel sanctions on two far-right Israeli ministers: Itamar Ben-Gvir (the national security minister) and Bezalel Smotrich (finance minister).

The Conversation · Jun 11, 2025

US criticises UK decision to sanction two Israeli ministers

The UK is taking the action to ramp up pressure on Israel alongside Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Norway.

Evening Standard · Jun 11, 2025

US condemns UK decision to sanction two Israeli ministers

The UK sanctioned Israeli ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich on Tuesday

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025

Morning Mail: Australia sanctions two Israeli ministers, Austria mourns ‘dark day’, Socceroos secure World Cup spot

Joint action with UK, Canada and New Zealand targets pair over ‘monstrous’ comments

The Guardian - AU · Jun 10, 2025

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The Guardian - AU · Jun 10, 2025

Governor grants Rockliff’s request for early election – as it happened

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Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2025

MPs call for UK to recognise Palestine after Government sanctions ministers

Labour, Liberal Democrat and Conservative MPs all call for the UK to recognise Palestine at UN conference in New York next week

The National (Scotland) · Jun 10, 2025

'Absurdity' of UK position on Israel while still supplying arms called out by SNP MP

THE "absurdity" of the UK's position on Israel after it imposed sanctions on two Israeli ministers has been called out by an SNP MP.

AAP · Jun 10, 2025

Sanctions backlash adds to 'uncertainty' with US

Australia could question its future co-operation with the US after a decision to sanction Israeli government ministers was condemned by an American official.

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The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2025

UK, Australia and Canada sanction two far-right Israeli ministers for inciting West Bank violence

New Zealand and Norway also impose measures on Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich

The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2025

Who are Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir, the Israeli ministers facing sanctions?

Far-right politicians subject to action from UK and others are both crucial to Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition

The National (Scotland) · Jun 10, 2025

UK must do 'far more' than sanctions and stop all arms sales to Israel

THE UK must do “far more” than just imposing sanctions on two Israeli ministers and stop selling arms to Israel, human rights campaigners have…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 10, 2025

Independent Scotland under SNP would break ties with Israel, says Stephen Flynn

STEPHEN Flynn has said an independent Scotland led by the SNP would break off diplomatic relations with Israel and close embassies in the country.

Al Jazeera · Jun 10, 2025

Australia, Canada, NZ, UK, Norway sanction two Israeli far-right ministers

Israel’s Ben-Gvir and Smotrich will face sanctions for ‘incitement of violence’ against Palestinians in West Bank, Gaza.

Euronews · Jun 10, 2025

UK to impose sanctions on two far-right Israeli ministers over Gaza comments

Far-right ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir are set to be targeted with sanctions for their comments on the war in Gaza, which British Foreign Secretary David Lammy said "incited extremist violence."

Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2025

Two Israeli ministers sanctioned by UK for ‘inciting extremist violence’

Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, the security minister and finance minister respectively, will be subject to a travel ban and asset freeze.

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