France & Bezalel Smotrich
18 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Aug 23, 2026
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International
France: France is a leading nation in the coalition, banning Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, leaders of settler organizations, and violent settlers from entering the country, and is hosting a meeting on the path to a Palestinian state.
Bezalel Smotrich: Bezalel Smotrich, the Israeli Finance Minister, has been sanctioned by France and faced earlier Western sanctions for his role in overseeing Israeli settlement policy and backing annexation plans, which are seen as harming Palestinians.
Jun 06, 2026 · 64 articles
International
France: France, along with other European nations, condemned the settlement plan and urged Israel to retract it, reinforcing international opposition.
Bezalel Smotrich: As Finance Minister, Smotrich supported the plan, stating it erases the Palestinian state. His role is central to the settlement policy.
Aug 19, 2026 · 84 articles
International
France: France previously banned Itamar Ben-Gvir from entry, aligning with other European nations in condemning his conduct and contributing to the international pressure on Israel.
Bezalel Smotrich: Bezalel Smotrich, Israel's finance minister, has been banned from entering the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom due to his controversial statements and actions regarding Palestinians. This negatively impacts his international standing and ability to travel.
Jun 05, 2026 · 26 articles
International
France: France>>>, a permanent member of the International — United Nations Security Council>>>, did not immediately respond to requests for comment regarding Israel>>>'s expansion plans.
Bezalel Smotrich: As Israel>>>'s Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich>>> has publicly defended the 'voluntary migration' of Palestinians from Gaza Strip>>>.
May 29, 2026 · 26 articles
International
France: France, through its president Emmanuel Macron, is attempting diplomatic intervention and offering aid to Lebanon in response to the escalating conflict.
Bezalel Smotrich: Bezalel Smotrich, Israel's far-right finance minister, issued a strong warning that Beirut's southern suburbs would be decimated like Khan Younis, reflecting Israel's aggressive stance.
Mar 05, 2026 · 6 articles
International
France: France>>> has sanctioned Bezalel Smotrich>>> due to his actions and rhetoric, indicating international disapproval of his policies.
Bezalel Smotrich: Bezalel Smotrich>>>, as the finance minister with authority over civilian administration in the West Bank>>>, announced and championed the settlement expansion. His actions and rhetoric are seen as provocative and have led to sanctions against him by several nations.
Jun 03, 2026 · 6 articles
International
France: France has condemned the siege and called for prosecution of settlers, adding to international pressure on Israel.
Bezalel Smotrich: Smotrich, a hard-line minister, faces sanctions from Western nations over incitement, affecting his political standing.
Aug 14, 2026 · 48 articles
International
France: France had 37 citizens on the flotilla, with five hospitalized and some alleging sexual violence, leading to condemnation of Israel's actions.
Bezalel Smotrich: Bezalel Smotrich, Israel's far-right Finance Minister, has faced sanctions from Canada and Spain for allegedly inciting violence against Palestinians, linking him to the broader controversial actions of the Israeli government.
May 11, 2026 · 183 articles
International
France: France>>>, with historical ties to Lebanon>>>, has criticized Israel>>>'s military escalation and requested an emergency meeting of the International — United Nations Security Council>>> to discuss the situation, calling for an end to all fighting.
Bezalel Smotrich: Bezalel Smotrich>>>, Israel>>>'s Finance Minister, called for severe retaliation against Lebanon>>> for Hezbollah>>>'s drone attacks, advocating for the destruction of buildings in Beirut.
May 19, 2026 · 309 articles
International
France: France's ban on Itamar Ben-Gvir is mentioned as a point of comparison, indicating differing international stances on Israeli officials.
Bezalel Smotrich: The entry ban on Bezalel Smotrich by Slovenia has been lifted, improving his diplomatic access to the country.
Jun 11, 2026 · 6 articles
International
France: France banned Bezalel Smotrich for actively promoting the annexation of the West Bank.
Bezalel Smotrich: Bezalel Smotrich, a far-right Finance Minister, is a vocal proponent of West Bank annexation and has been banned from France for actively promoting it. His secondary position in the Defense Ministry gives him wide influence over West Bank policy.
Jun 10, 2026 · 30 articles
International
France: France summoned Israeli diplomats over concerns about the treatment of flotilla activists and in protest of Itamar Ben-Gvir's actions, indicating diplomatic disapproval.
Bezalel Smotrich: Bezalel Smotrich, Israel's far-right Finance Minister, has faced sanctions from Canada and Spain for allegedly inciting violence against Palestinians, similar to Itamar Ben-Gvir.
May 18, 2026 · 347 articles
Domestic
France: France>>> joined the United Kingdom>>> and Canada>>> in recognizing a Palestinian state, indicating a broader international shift in diplomatic recognition.
Bezalel Smotrich: Bezalel Smotrich>>> is one of two Israeli cabinet ministers sanctioned by the United Kingdom>>>, reflecting the United Kingdom>>>'s disapproval of certain Israeli policies and actions.
Jun 08, 2026 · 9 articles
International
France: Ally that joined the UK in recognizing Palestinian statehood and imposing sanctions on Israeli ministers.
Bezalel Smotrich: Israeli far-right minister sanctioned by the UK; his policies contribute to strained relations.
Aug 14, 2026 · 32 articles
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