United Kingdom Bans Entry of Israeli Government Officials

The United Kingdom has imposed restrictions on Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. The restrictive measures include a ban on entering the United Kingdom and a freeze on their accounts.

According to a statement on the British government's website, "Smotrich and Ben Gvir are responsible for actions that involve, incite, promote and/or support serious human rights violations, including aggression and violence against Palestinians in the West Bank."