Britain, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Norway have imposed sanctions on Israeli ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben Gvir for inciting violence against Palestinians amid the Gaza conflict. The sanctions include travel bans and asset freezes, contrasting with the US’s support for Israel, which criticized the measures as “extremely unhelpful.” The five nations emphasized the need to halt rising violence by Israeli settlers and reaffirmed their commitment to Israel’s security while advocating for a ceasefire and a two-state solution.
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