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Israel foils Hamas plot to assassinate far-right minister Ben Gvir with explosives

Israel’s security agency Shin Bet said it seized devices attached to multiple drones

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025

Belgium to recognise Palestinian state at UN and sanction Israel – as it happened

Foreign minister says move is not aimed at Israeli people but ‘ensuring their government respects international and humanitarian law’

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2025

Far-right Israeli minister taunts jailed Palestinian leader in prison visit

Itamar Ben-Gvir posts video footage showing him making threatening remarks to a gaunt Marwan Barghouti

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2025

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First Thing: Israeli forces kill at least 27 at food site while minister’s al-Aqsa visit causes outrage

Six more people die from malnutrition, and Itamar Ben-Gvir is first minister to publicly pray at sensitive site. Plus, head of Google’s DeepMind on our AI future

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2025

Lammy hints at sanctions for Israeli minister over Gaza camp plans

Israel Katz has reportedly put forward plans to move 600,000 Palestinians to a so-called ‘humanitarian city’ in Rafah.

Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2025

Exclusive: Palestinian Foreign Minister 'shocked' at EU's failure to act against Israel over Gaza

Palestinian minister for foreign affairs says the EU should sanction Israel over its violations in Gaza and the West Bank, in accordance with the EU’s own rules and values. She said despite a deal struck by the EU to increase aid into Gaza, civilians were still being killed trying to…

Euronews · Jul 16, 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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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

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

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

This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU · 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

Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2025

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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 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…

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.

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…

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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

Al Jazeera · Apr 23, 2025

Ben-Gvir: US Republicans support bombing Gaza ‘food and aid depots’

Israeli national security minister claims he met with ‘senior Republican Party’ officials at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 16, 2025

UK Jewish leaders break ranks to call out 'extremist' Israeli government

MEMBERS of the board of the largest Jewish representative body in the UK have broken ranks to condemn the “most extremist of Israeli…

Al Jazeera · Mar 25, 2025

A timeline of Israel’s weaponisation of aid to Gaza

Israel is again starving Palestinians in Gaza as its renewed bombardment kills hundreds, many of them children.

Al Jazeera · Feb 10, 2025

Elation, confusion mark Israel’s reaction to Trump’s Gaza comments

US president’s comments, which appear to offer the Israeli far-right much, may ultimately deliver little, analysts say.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2025

Wednesday briefing: What a Gaza ceasefire might look like

In today’s newsletter: With reports of a breakthrough in ceasefire negotiations, a look at what the detail includes – and what its obstacles are

Al Jazeera · Oct 18, 2024

After 12 months of war, Israel is a changed state, analysts say

Year of conflict has strengthened the far right and emboldened an increasingly messianic leader, according to analysts.

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