The move has sparked concern among international observers and human rights advocates, who warn it could undermine hopes for reform and reconciliation.
The UK's sanctions on Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich are an ideological attack on Jewish sovereignty and values shared with America.
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
The main effect of targeting Israeli ministers will be to embolden Hamas and its fellow jihadists.
As US Secretary of State Marco Rubio put it, the sanctions “do nothing to promote a ceasefire in Gaza, bring the hostages home, or end the war.”
On Wednesday, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich cancelled a waiver on cooperation between Israeli and Palestinian banks.
“There will be a very strong response toward these countries, the Palestinian Authority, and steps which will significantly strengthen Israel's presence in Judea and Samaria."
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Britain will join Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and others over quotes that British Foreign Secretary David Lammy described as “monstrous.”
The UK should not wait for a demand from the US. It should have the moral conviction to shut down its “Sanctioning Jews” programs, apologize, and compensate its victims.
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