Ireland Imposes Travel Ban on Israeli Ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich
Ireland has imposed a travel ban on Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, prohibiting their entry into the country. Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin stated that their actions and statements amount to a desire to see the elimination of Palestinians from Palestine. Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan directed officials to enforce the ban. Martin also said their behavior justifies EU-san
Ireland imposed a travel ban on Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich. Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin stated that the actions and statements of Ben-Gvir and Smotrich amount to a desire to see the elimination of Palestinians from Palestine. Irish Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan instructed officials to prohibit the two ministers from entering Ireland. Martin said the behavior of Ben-Gvir and Smotrich justifies sanctions at the EU level and that Ireland will raise the issue with the European Union. Itamar Ben-Gvir is Israel’s National Security Minister. According to Gdelt, Bezalel Smotrich is Israel’s Finance Minister. According to Gdelt, the United Kingdom previously sanctioned Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich for inciting violence against Palestinian people.
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