Western Allies Impose Sanctions on Israeli Ministers Amid Rising Tensions
Australia, the UK, Canada, New Zealand, and Norway have imposed sanctions on two Israeli ministers for inciting violence against Palestinians, drawing criticism from the US.
Overview
- Australia, UK, Canada, New Zealand, and Norway sanctioned Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich for inciting violence against Palestinians.
- The UK sanctions include travel bans and asset freezes, responding to increased settler violence in the West Bank, the highest in two decades.
- U.S. officials, including Ambassador Mike Huckabee, criticized these sanctions, arguing they undermine support for Israel and hinder peace efforts.
- Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar condemned the sanctions as unacceptable, reflecting tensions between Israel and Western allies.
- The coordinated sanctions reflect growing international concern over human rights violations and extremist rhetoric in the Israeli government.
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The sanctions target Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich for inciting violence against Palestinians and for expansionist rhetoric that is viewed as undermining prospects for a two-state solution. Their rhetoric and actions are seen as encouraging settler violence in the West Bank, which has reached its highest level in two decades.
The sanctions include travel bans and asset freezes on the targeted Israeli ministers, restricting their ability to travel to the sanctioning countries and freezing their financial assets held in those jurisdictions.
US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, have criticized the sanctions as undermining support for Israel and hindering peace efforts, arguing that such measures do not contribute to a lasting resolution.
Western countries cited the ministers' incitement of violence against Palestinians, their undermining of the two-state solution through expansionist rhetoric, and the need for Israel to uphold its obligations under international law as reasons for the sanctions.
Israeli officials, including Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and Ambassador to Australia Amir Maimon, have condemned the sanctions as unacceptable and deeply concerning, reflecting growing tensions between Israel and its Western allies.
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