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UK ready to sanction top Israelis over ‘intolerable’ Gaza offensive

The UK government announced sanctions targeting Israeli settlers and outlawed settler groups for violence in the occupied West Bank as of May 2025.
These measures follow escalating violence in Gaza, extremist remarks by Israeli ministers, and Labour's contemplation of sanctions under Keir Starmer's administration.
Sanctions include asset freezes, travel bans, and director disqualifications against figures like Daniella Weiss and the radical group Nachala, while trade talks with Israel have been suspended.
Foreign Secretary David Lammy described the actions as determination to hold extremist settlers accountable and condemned calls for Gaza's ethnic cleansing as "monstrous."
The sanctions signal a significant UK-Israel relations strain and reflect growing international demands to halt violence and facilitate humanitarian aid delivery in Gaza.

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The Independent (US)

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Starmer pressed to ‘impose the strongest possible sanctions on Israel’

Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill warned the Prime Minister that the ‘world is watching’.

13 days ago·United States

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Jewish Press

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Labour Government to Sanction Smotrich and Ben Gvir Over Calls for Violence Against Terrorists

Since taking office last year, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s administration has marked a significant shift in the UK’s stance toward Israel.

13 days ago

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The Journal

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UK sanctions 'godmother' of Israeli settler movement featured in Louis Theroux documentary

The action is being taken over what the UK Government calls the ‘persistent cycle of serious violence’ against Palestinians by settlers.

13 days ago·Ireland

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delo.si

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British Government Also Sanctions the Godfather of the Settler Movement

Seventy-nine-year-old Daniella Weiss is the leader of a radical settler organization called Nachala.

13 days ago

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The Independent

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Starmer poised to sanction top Israeli ministers as pressure grows for tougher action

MPs from five different political parties made it clear that the measures announced by foreign secretary David Lammy on Tuesday were not enough

13 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Anadolu Ajansı

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Australia urged to target Israeli ministers with sanctions

Foreign Minister Penny Wong condemns ‘abhorrent, outrageous comments’ made by members of Benjamin Netanyahu government about Palestinians in Gaza - Anadolu Ajansı

13 days ago·Ankara, Türkiye

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