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 Guardian - UK · 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. The National (Scotland) · 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. Al Jazeera · 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." Euronews · 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. Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2025
Israel says the UK is sanctioning 2 Cabinet ministers Israel says it has been informed that the United Kingdom will sanction two of its Cabinet ministers The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025
UK sanctions two Israeli ministers as West ramps up pressure over Gaza war The UK has sanctioned Israeli government ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich. Ben-Gvir, the security minister, and Smotrich, the finance minister, will face a travel ban and asset freeze. The UK and other Western nations are increasing pressure on Israel's government amid the Gaza war; Foreign Secretary David Lammy said… The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025
UK sanctions two far-right Israeli ministers over ‘monstrous’ Gaza comments Both men will face a travel ban and have their assets frozen The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025
UK sanctions two far-right Israeli ministers for 'repeated incitements of violence' against Palestinians UK will freeze the assets of security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and finance minister Bezalel Smotrich, and impose travel bans Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2025
UK sanctions extremist Israeli ministers over Gaza comments THE UK Government is set to sanction two far-right Israeli ministers over their comments about Gaza, reports have said. The National (Scotland) · Jun 10, 2025
Compare the courage of Greta Thunberg’s Gaza aid mission with the inaction and complicity of western governments The Madleen is no ‘selfie yacht’. It is a symbol of human compassion in a world that has decided to look away, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2025
Netanyahu set to hold Iran security meeting after call with Trump Far-right ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich are also expected to participate in the security meeting. Euronews · Jun 10, 2025
Al Jazeera · Jun 5, 2025 Pattern of defiance: Israel expands settlements in face of Western pressure Move to expand illegal settlements in the West Bank a challenge to Western allies unwilling to take serious steps.
Al Jazeera · May 31, 2025 Divided Israel faces internal unrest amid escalating Gaza conflict Israel faces growing internal divisions as protests and refusal of military service gain momentum amid Gaza conflict.
Al Jazeera · May 29, 2025 Israel announces expansion of illegal settlements in occupied West Bank Palestinian presidential spokesperson Nabil Abu Rudeineh condemned the decision, calling it a ‘dangerous escalation’.
The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2025 Israel confirms plans to create 22 new settlements in occupied West Bank Defence minister says move ‘prevents establishment of a Palestinian state that would endanger Israel’
International Business Times · May 29, 2025 Israel Announces Creation Of 22 Settlements In West Bank Israel announced on Thursday the creation of 22 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, risking further strain on relations with the international community already taxed by the war in Gaza.
Al Jazeera · May 27, 2025 Mapping Israel’s military campaign in the occupied West Bank Research group Forensic Architecture finds that Israel is using tactics in the West Bank similar to those used in Gaza.
The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2025 Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert says his country is committing war crimes Leader from 2006 to 2009 says Palestinian victims are at ‘monstrous proportions’ and Netanyahu heads a ‘criminal gang’
Al Jazeera · May 23, 2025 ‘No soldiers, no occupation’: Israel’s anti-war protests small, but growing More young Israelis are turning their backs on the Gaza war, but wider society shows little sympathy for Palestinians.
The Conversation · May 23, 2025 What action can Israel’s allies take over its expansion of military operations in Gaza? The British, French and Canadian leaders issued a joint statement on May 19 in which they condemned Israel’s “egregious actions” in Gaza, warning that concrete action could follow if it does not stop its military offensive. They said an 11-week blockade on humanitarian aid reaching the territory had led to…
The Independent UK · May 23, 2025 Nineteen months of carnage: How Gaza was reduced to rubble and starvation as the world watched GAZA IN CRISIS: Gaza is on the brink of famine after a three-month blockade on supplies, the UN warns. Chief international correspondent Bel Trew looks at how the Palestinians got to this point
The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2025 Friday briefing: The UK and its allies have toughened their language on Gaza. Will action follow? In today’s newsletter: The impact of foreign secretary David Lammy’s criticism of Israel – and the more substantive options that are still on the table