On June 10, 2025, the U.K. and Canada will impose sanctions on Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, marking a notable divergence from Washington’s stance and illustrating a hardened attitude toward Israel's actions in the Gaza conflict. These sanctions, which seize assets and restrict travel, come after a statement from Canada, the U.K., and France demanding Israel halt its military actions and allow humanitarian aid into Gaza. Israeli officials have condemned the sanctions, with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar describing them as unacceptable measures against elected officials. British Foreign Secretary David Lammy has previously denounced the Israeli government's conduct, labeling it as extremism and repellent. The sanctions are part of a growing international sentiment prioritizing humanitarian concerns.
U.K. and Canada Set to Sanction Israeli Ministers Over Gaza Conflict
U.K. and Canada Set to Sanction Israeli Ministers Over Gaza Conflict
The coordinated sanctions against far-right Israeli officials signal a shift in Western nations' approach to Israel amid the prolonged humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
U.K. and Canada Set to Sanction Israeli Ministers Over Gaza Conflict
The coordinated sanctions against far-right Israeli officials signal a shift in Western nations' approach to Israel amid the prolonged humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
On June 10, 2025, the U.K. and Canada will impose sanctions on Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, marking a notable divergence from Washington’s stance and illustrating a hardened attitude toward Israel's actions in the Gaza conflict. These sanctions, which seize assets and restrict travel, come after a statement from Canada, the U.K., and France demanding Israel halt its military actions and allow humanitarian aid into Gaza. Israeli officials have condemned the sanctions, with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar describing them as unacceptable measures against elected officials. British Foreign Secretary David Lammy has previously denounced the Israeli government's conduct, labeling it as extremism and repellent. The sanctions are part of a growing international sentiment prioritizing humanitarian concerns.
The coordinated sanctions against far-right Israeli officials signal a shift in Western nations' approach to Israel amid the prolonged humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
On June 10, 2025, the U.K. and Canada will impose sanctions on Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, marking a notable divergence from Washington’s stance and illustrating a hardened attitude toward Israel's actions in the Gaza conflict. These sanctions, which seize assets and restrict travel, come after a statement from Canada, the U.K., and France demanding Israel halt its military actions and allow humanitarian aid into Gaza. Israeli officials have condemned the sanctions, with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar describing them as unacceptable measures against elected officials. British Foreign Secretary David Lammy has previously denounced the Israeli government's conduct, labeling it as extremism and repellent. The sanctions are part of a growing international sentiment prioritizing humanitarian concerns.
