Bezalel Smotrich & Gideon Sa ar

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

Gideon Sa ar: Saar rejected international criticism and defended Israel's actions, escalating the diplomatic dispute. His statements may further isolate Israel.

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.

Gideon Sa ar: Gideon Sa ar, as Israeli Foreign Minister, has criticized the European Union's sanctions against Israeli citizens and entities, calling them arbitrary and political.

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.

Gideon Sa ar: Gideon Sa ar, Israel's Foreign Minister, previously ordered the closure of Israel's Dublin embassy in response to the Republic of Ireland's 'extreme anti-Israel policies', indicating diplomatic fallout from the ongoing tensions.

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.

Gideon Sa ar: Gideon Sa ar, Israel's Foreign Minister, referred to flotilla participants as 'anti-Israel extremists' and defended Israel's actions, while also raising concerns about antisemitic incidents in Canada.

Bezalel Smotrich: Smotrich was also banned from entering Republic of Ireland in June 2026.

Gideon Sa ar: As Israel's Foreign Minister, Sa'ar condemned the bill as antisemitic and warned of consequences, and previously ordered closure of Israel's Dublin embassy.

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.

Gideon Sa ar: Gideon Sa ar, an Israeli Foreign Minister, publicly chastised Itamar Ben-Gvir for his 'disgraceful display', stating it caused harm to Israel's image.

Bezalel Smotrich: Bezalel Smotrich, Israel's Finance Minister, visited India, during which a Bilateral Investment Treaty was signed.

Gideon Sa ar: Gideon Sa ar, Israel's Foreign Minister, met with S. Jaishankar during his visit to Israel.