10 June 2025 20:14The UK is set to formally sanction two hard-right Israeli ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir (Security Minister) and Bezalel Smotrich (Finance Minister), due to their "monstrous" remarks concerning Gaza. This move, which includes asset freezes and travel bans, represents a significant divergence from Washington's stance, Caliber.Az reports via The Times. The UK will join Canada, Australia, and New Zealand in implementing these sanctions. Notably, these two ministers are crucial for Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu in maintaining his delicate coalition government. He has also actively campaigned against allowing humanitarian aid into Gaza, previously stating that he would permit “not even a grain of wheat” to enter the warzone.
