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Norway & Bezalel Smotrich

9 shared events · Importance 5 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026

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Norway: Norway is part of the six-country coalition that announced new coordinated sanctions against Israeli networks involved in financing, enabling, and carrying out violence in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
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
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Norway: Norway joined the joint statement, contributing to the 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
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Norway: Norway has also barred Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich from entering its borders, aligning with other European nations in condemning their 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.
Jun 05, 2026 · 26 articles
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Norway: Norway sanctioned Itamar Ben-Gvir for allegedly inciting extremist violence against Palestinians, demonstrating international disapproval of his 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
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Norway: Norway sanctioned Itamar Ben-Gvir for allegedly inciting extremist violence against Palestinians, demonstrating international disapproval of his actions.
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
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Norway: Norway recognized a Palestinian state in 2024 alongside Republic of Ireland and Spain, but is not directly involved in this legislation.
Bezalel Smotrich: Smotrich was also banned from entering Republic of Ireland in June 2026.
Jul 07, 2026 · 10 articles
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Dec 22, 2025 · 16 articles
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Jan 21, 2026 · 8 articles
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Jun 11, 2026 · 6 articles
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