UK and Others Sanction 2 Far-Right Israeli Cabinet Ministers for ‘Inciting Extremist Violence’
- Australia, the UK, Canada, New Zealand, and Norway imposed sanctions on Israeli Ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich for inciting violence against Palestinians, effective June 11, 2025.
- Foreign Minister Penny Wong stated that the sanctions are a response to months of problematic actions by these ministers and emphasize Australia's position on human rights.
- UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy echoed concerns over the ministers, stating they have incited violence against Palestinians.
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Australia calls US, Israel sanctions condemnation ’predictable’
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said condemnation by the US and Israel of sanctions imposed on two far-right Israeli cabinet ministers was "predictable", and that the two men had impeded a two-state solution. Australia, Britain, Canada, New Zealand and Norway imposed coordinated sanctions on Tuesday on cabinet ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, accusing them of repeatedly inciting violence against Palestinians in the Wes…
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Read Full ArticleAlbanese government defends sanctions on two Israeli government ministers
Australia has imposed sanctions on two members of the Israeli government, taking the action alongside four other nations. The move has been welcomed by some, but there are concerns it will impede the ongoing peace process.
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