World AffairsFrance 24Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 12:52 PMNegative

France bans Israel’s finance minister, slams him for promoting ‘recolonisation’ of Gaza

France has banned Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entry, criticizing his advocacy for the annexation of the occupied West Bank and the 'recolonisation' of Gaza. This action is part of a broader set of sanctions imposed by France and several other countries including Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway against various Israeli officials.

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What Happened
France has banned Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entry, criticizing his advocacy for the annexation of the occupied West Bank and the 'recolonisation' of Gaza. This action is part of a broader set of sanctions imposed by France and several other countries including Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway against various Israeli officials.
Why It Matters
This development highlights the growing international backlash against far-right political rhetoric in Israel, particularly concerning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and may influence diplomatic relations between Israel and these nations.

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