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STEPHEN Flynn has said an independent Scotland led by the SNP would break off diplomatic relations with Israel and close embassies in the country.

THE Scottish Government has called for Israel to immediately release the 12 crew members who were detained on the Madleen aid ship on its way to Gaza

Far-right ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir are set to be targeted with sanctions for their comments on the war in Gaza, which British Foreign Secretary David Lammy said "incited extremist violence."

Among those preparing the Madleen to set sail for Gaza was a Scottish campaigner

Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, the security minister and finance minister respectively, will be subject to a travel ban and asset freeze.

Israel says it has been informed that the United Kingdom will sanction two of its Cabinet ministers

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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