Israel’s Government Officials Penalized by the UK and Other Nations for Provoking Tensions in West Bank

On Tuesday, a group of countries including Britain, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Norway took a firm stance against two Israeli ministers, Bezalel Smotrich (Finance Minister) and Itamar Ben Gvir (National Security Minister). These nations have imposed sanctions due to the ministers’ “repeated incitements of violence” targeted towards Palestinians. This move amplifies the international criticism surrounding Israel’s actions in the ongoing conflict in Gaza. To provide more insight into this development, FRANCE 24’s Simon Moritz offers further analysis.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20250610-israeli-ministers-sanctioned-by-uk-and-other-countries-over-west-bank-incitement