Canada, along with the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway, formally sanctioned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. The sanctions, including asset freezes and travel bans, are due to their comments inciting violence against Palestinian communities and undermining Israel's security.
Canada joins allies in sanctioning 2 Israeli ministers for Gaza comments
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Canada, along with the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway, formally sanctioned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. The sanctions, including asset freezes and travel bans, are due to their comments inciting violence against Palestinian communities and undermining Israel's security.
Trending- 1 2005: Israel abandoned Jewish settlements in Gaza.
- 2 October 7, 2023: Hamas attack.
- 3 Tuesday: Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway announced sanctions against Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich.
- 4 Early next week: Israeli government to hold a special meeting to decide on a response.
- Israeli ministers face asset freezes and travel bans.
- Israel's foreign minister called the move 'outrageous' and plans a special meeting to decide on a response.
- Increased international pressure on Israel regarding Gaza.
What: Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway formally sanctioned two Israeli ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, with asset freezes and travel bans.
When: Tuesday (sanctions announced). Published 2025-06-10. October 7, 2023 (Hamas attack). 2005 (Israel abandoned Jewish settlements in Gaza).
Where: Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Norway (countries imposing sanctions), Israel (ministers sanctioned), Gaza, West Bank.
Why: The ministers' comments were deemed 'incitements of violence against Palestinian communities' and 'extremism,' undermining Israel's security and standing. They have called for permanent conquest of Gaza and re-establishment of Jewish settlements.
How: The foreign ministers of the five countries issued a joint statement announcing the sanctions.