Ben-Gvir banned from entering France
ALBAWABA – The government of France banned Israel’s National Security Minister Ben-Gvir after videos came out of him brutalizing Sumud flotilla activists.
The French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot described what happened as “unnacceptable actions” against the activists, among which were French and European nationals.
Taking a step further, the Foreign Minister urged the EU to impose sanctions on Ben-Gvir, writing on X he says: “France cannot tolerate French nationals being threatened, intimidated, or brutalised
“I note that these actions have been condemned by a large number of Israeli government and political figures.
“They follow a long list of shocking statements and actions, incitements to hatred and violence against Palestinians.”
Adding: “Like my Italian colleague, I call on the European Union to also impose sanctions on Itamar Ben-Gvir.” Where earlier, the Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani made the same request to the EU.
The Irish PM Michael Martin, requested a formal discussion on Israel’s action at the upcoming summit after the Irish President’s sister was on board the Sumud flotilla.
The flotilla departed on Thursday from Marmaris, Türkiye carrying 428 people from 44 countries, in an effort to break the Israeli blockade on Gaza, which has been in place since 2007.
المصدر: Al Bawaba