“Morally Backward”: Five Western Nations Sanction Israeli Ministers
Israel slams UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway for targeting elected officials while turning a blind eye to Hamas terror and regional incitement • Read More
In a controversial move, five Western countries — the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway — have imposed sanctions on Israeli ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, accusing them of incitement and undermining a future Palestinian state. The sanctions include asset freezes and travel bans.
The decision has drawn sharp criticism from Israeli officials and allies. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned the move, saying it “undermines efforts to achieve peace” and “confuses the aggressor with the victim.” He added, “Hamas is a terrorist organization. Targeting Israeli ministers while ignoring Hamas atrocities is morally backward.”
Critics argue the sanctions reflect a growing trend of punishing Israeli leaders for defending their citizens, while turning a blind eye to terrorism and incitement from Palestinian factions. “This isn’t diplomacy — it’s moral surrender,” one Israeli official said.
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