Italy & Bezalel Smotrich

Italy: Italy condemned the plan as part of the European joint statement, adding to the international pressure.

Bezalel Smotrich: As Finance Minister, Smotrich supported the plan, stating it erases the Palestinian state. His role is central to the settlement policy.

Italy: Italy has called on the European Union to impose sanctions on Itamar Ben-Gvir, aligning with other European nations in seeking a stronger response to the Israeli ministers' conduct.

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.

Italy: Italy has opened a criminal probe into Itamar Ben-Gvir regarding the treatment of Italian activists on the flotilla and has called for the European Union to discuss sanctions against him.

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.

Italy: Italy strongly condemned the treatment of detained activists, calling images involving Itamar Ben-Gvir 'unacceptable' and demanding an official apology. It also called on the EU to sanction Ben-Gvir.

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.