Australia, Canada, NZ, UK, Norway sanction two Israeli far-right ministers Israel’s Ben-Gvir and Smotrich will face sanctions for ‘incitement of violence’ against Palestinians in West Bank, Gaza. Al Jazeera · Jun 10, 2025
UK sanctions two Israeli ministers as West ramps up pressure over Gaza war 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… The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025
UK sanctions two far-right Israeli ministers over ‘monstrous’ Gaza comments Both men will face a travel ban and have their assets frozen The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025
UK sanctions two far-right Israeli ministers for 'repeated incitements of violence' against Palestinians UK will freeze the assets of security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and finance minister Bezalel Smotrich, and impose travel bans Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2025
Brooklyn Woman Chased & Attacked By Crowd Of 100 Men After Protest Near Synagogue A Brooklyn woman says she was chased, kicked and spat at by a large group of Orthodox Jewish men after a pro-Palestine protest in Brooklyn. Pedestrian.tv · Apr 29, 2025
Why is Yale University implicitly endorsing Israeli extremist Ben-Gvir? Shabtai, a Jewish society based at Yale, hosted the extremist far-right politician convicted of supporting terrorism. Why did Yale allow this? The Guardian - US · Apr 25, 2025
‘Deepest contradictions’: Yale bans pro-Palestine group amid Ben-Gvir visit Observers denounce punishment of pro-Palestine protesters and silence on far-right Israeli minister’s visit. Al Jazeera · Apr 24, 2025
Ben-Gvir: US Republicans support bombing Gaza ‘food and aid depots’ Israeli national security minister claims he met with ‘senior Republican Party’ officials at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate. Al Jazeera · Apr 23, 2025
Analysis: Israelis protest as Netanyahu focuses on securing political power Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu fights over removing senior officials and budget, as protests against him continue. Al Jazeera · Mar 23, 2025
In bombing Gaza, Netanyahu has chosen domestic politics over hostages ANALYSIS: Israel’s overnight bombardment of Gaza has killed more than 400 people, shattering hopes of long-term peace and the return of Israel’s hostages, writes chief international correspondent Bel Trew The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2025
Elation, confusion mark Israel’s reaction to Trump’s Gaza comments US president’s comments, which appear to offer the Israeli far-right much, may ultimately deliver little, analysts say. Al Jazeera · Feb 10, 2025
Wednesday briefing: The problems, perils and precedent of ‘cleaning out’ Gaza In today’s newsletter: After Donald Trump’s remarks, renewed alarm about what will follow the first phase of the ceasefire The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2025
Israel's security Cabinet meets to vote on a ceasefire to pause the war in Gaza and release hostages Israel’s security Cabinet has convened to vote on a ceasefire deal after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed an agreement had been reached that would pause the 15-month war with Hamas in Gaza and release dozens of hostages held by militants there The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025
Keir Starmer considering sanctions against Israeli cabinet members Prime minister also said he agrees with the position taken by the White House when it warned that more humanitarian aid must flow into Gaza The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2024 UK imposes sanctions on seven groups that support West Bank settlers Foreign Office declines to penalise two Israeli ministers as ex-foreign secretary David Cameron had planned
Al Jazeera · Oct 10, 2024 Mapping 1,400 Israeli settler attacks in the West Bank over the past year There was an average of four incidents of settler violence per day in the occupied West Bank since October 7.
Al Jazeera · Aug 26, 2024 Israeli minister Ben-Gvir says he would build synagogue on Al-Aqsa compound Countries, officials slam National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s ‘dangerous’ comments challenging status quo.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2024 Israeli security chief condemns ‘terrorism’ of militant settlers Ronen Bar sparks row with letter to Netanyahu about actions of ‘hilltop youth’ being a ‘large stain on Judaism’
The National (Scotland) · Jul 19, 2024 Israeli minister's visit to sensitive holy site threatens to disrupt ceasefire talks ISRAEL’S national security minister visited Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site yesterday, threatening to disrupt Gaza ceasefire talks.
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2024 Netanyahu visits Israeli forces in Gaza’s Rafah as far-right minister attends sensitive Jerusalem holy site Far-right Israeli minister Ben-Gvir said he was working to ensure Israel would not halt the Gaza military campaign
Al Jazeera · Jun 17, 2024 Israel’s Netanyahu dissolved the war cabinet, does it matter? Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved his war cabinet, after being pressured to add members.
The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2024 Netanyahu dissolves Israeli war cabinet in wake of opposition leader having quit Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu will now hold consultations about the Gaza war with a small group of ministers within his own party
Al Jazeera · Jun 6, 2024 ‘Standing Together’ against far-right Israeli hate in Jerusalem A group of Jewish Israelis and Palestinians are taking on settlers and the orthodoxy of Israel’s far right.
The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2024 Israel war cabinet split looms as defence minister demands post-war Gaza plan Yoav Gallant, who Benjamin Netanyahu tried to fire in 2023, says he will not allow Israeli rule of Gaza
The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2024 Netanyahu’s political survival in hands of far-right ministers Reliance on extremist allies such as Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich distancing prime minister from Israeli public