United Kingdom & Bezalel Smotrich
18 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Aug 22, 2026
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International
United Kingdom: The United Kingdom is a key member of the coalition imposing sanctions, targeting individuals and entities involved in financing and enabling settler violence, and urging its citizens and businesses to avoid economic activity in Israeli settlements.
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
United Kingdom: The UK summoned Israel's charge d'affaires and threatened sanctions, taking a leading role in the diplomatic response. This could strain bilateral relations and affect trade.
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
United Kingdom: The United Kingdom barred Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich from entry in June 2025, citing their incitement of violence, which contributes to the growing international consensus against their actions.
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
Domestic
United Kingdom: The United Kingdom>>> government is facing pressure from within the United Kingdom — Labour Party>>> to impose a trade ban on Israeli settlements, which could impact its foreign policy and trade relations with Israel>>> and other allies.
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
United Kingdom: The United Kingdom>>>'s foreign ministry spokesperson stated that any further expansion of Israeli control in Gaza Strip>>> would be unacceptable and risk exacerbating the humanitarian situation.
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
United Kingdom: Assessed PA's counter-terrorism financing practices.
Bezalel Smotrich: Israeli Finance Minister; oversees waiver mechanism, withheld revenues, threatened economic strangulation.
Jul 20, 2026 · 29 articles
International
United Kingdom: The United Kingdom>>> 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
United Kingdom: Target of Netanyahu's remarks; UK-Israel relations are already strained over Gaza policy, sanctions, and recognition of Palestinian statehood.
Bezalel Smotrich: Israeli far-right minister sanctioned by the UK; his policies contribute to strained relations.
Aug 14, 2026 · 32 articles
International
United Kingdom: The United Kingdom was among the countries that condemned Israel's actions, and a British activist reported being beaten and tortured.
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
United Kingdom: The United Kingdom>>> criticized Israel>>>'s military escalation in Lebanon>>>, calling for an end to the conflict and urging Hezbollah>>> to cease attacks on Israel>>> and disarm.
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
United Kingdom: Amnesty International UK urged the United Kingdom to ban trade linked to settlements and impose broader sanctions, criticizing its current position as incoherent.
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
United Kingdom: The United Kingdom summoned Israel's most senior diplomat following the 'inflammatory video' released by Itamar Ben-Gvir, expressing strong disapproval of the treatment of activists.
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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