Six Countries Including the UK and France Ban Entry of Israel's Far-Right Ministers
Six countries, including the United Kingdom, France, and Canada, have placed Israel's far-right ministers and others on their entry ban lists in response to the violence in the West Bank.
On June 9 (local time), French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced via X (formerly Twitter) that new sanctions would be imposed on those responsible for expanding settlements and inciting violence in the West Bank. This measure is being implemented jointly by France, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway.
The sanctions list includes Bezalel Smotrich, Israel's Minister of Finance. Minister Smotrich is a far-right politician and a former settlement activist. In addition, four leaders of Israeli settler groups and 21 violent settlers have also been banned from entry.
Minister Barrot criticized Minister Smotrich for actively promoting the annexation of the West Bank, supporting the construction of new settlements, and backing the resettlement of Gaza. He also pointed out that Smotrich has effectively tolerated the economic collapse of the Palestinian Authority and the resulting harm to Palestinian residents.
The ministers from the six countries involved in the sanctions also issued a joint statement condemning the violence perpetrated by Israeli settlers. They stated that extremist settlers, aided by their supporters, continue to attack Palestinians and violate their human rights. They urged the Israeli government to swiftly and thoroughly investigate all attacks and to take action against organizations that promote violence.
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Since the outbreak of the Gaza war in October 2023, violent incidents involving Israeli settlers have continued in the West Bank. The international community considers the construction of Jewish settlements in the West Bank to be illegal under international law.
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