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The UK has sanctioned Israeli government ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich. Ben-Gvir, the security minister, and Smotrich, the finance minister, will face a travel ban and asset freeze. The UK and other Western nations are increasing pressure on Israel's government amid the Gaza war; Foreign Secretary David Lammy said…

Both men will face a travel ban and have their assets frozen

UK will freeze the assets of security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and finance minister Bezalel Smotrich, and impose travel bans

THE UK Government is set to sanction two far-right Israeli ministers over their comments about Gaza, reports have said.

The Madleen is no ‘selfie yacht’. It is a symbol of human compassion in a world that has decided to look away, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

Far-right ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich are also expected to participate in the security meeting.

Move to expand illegal settlements in the West Bank a challenge to Western allies unwilling to take serious steps.

Israel faces growing internal divisions as protests and refusal of military service gain momentum amid Gaza conflict.

Palestinian presidential spokesperson Nabil Abu Rudeineh condemned the decision, calling it a ‘dangerous escalation’.

Defence minister says move ‘prevents establishment of a Palestinian state that would endanger Israel’

Israel announced on Thursday the creation of 22 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, risking further strain on relations with the international community already taxed by the war in Gaza.