Possible EU sanctions against Ben Gvira and Smotrich are under consideration.

The EU's top diplomat has put forward a proposal to impose sanctions on far-right Israeli ministers who have drawn international condemnation. The proposal is to be discussed at a meeting of EU foreign ministers. Provocative statements and actions by ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich have prompted the proposal to impose sanctions.

There is a belief that expanding EU sanctions to include those involved in violence against Palestinians, including settlers more broadly, should be a priority. Ben Gvir’s provocative Temple Mount visit and Smotrich’s controversial remarks have triggered a new turn in relations with the EU and have led to a wave of condemnation from European politicians.

Smotrich's comments on the morality of Gazans starving to death have drawn international condemnation. This is in serious conflict with international humanitarian norms. The news of the State Attorney's request to open a criminal investigation against Minister Ben-Gvir also reflects the growing attention to the actions of far-right ministers in Israel.

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