Why it matters:
For the first time in Europe, the Slovenian government has labeled Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir, two ministers in Netanyahu's cabinet, as "undesirable" and "prohibited from entering" its territory.
The big picture:
This is the first time that a member of the European Union has taken such action against Israeli officials. Previously, Canada, Australia, the UK, New Zealand, and Norway had also proposed sanctions against these two ministers in June due to "incitement to severe violence" against Palestinians, including the confiscation of property and potential exile.
These sanctions included travel bans and the freezing of their assets, but none have officially announced the commencement of these sanctions so far.
What he is saying:
The Slovenian Prime Minister's office issued a statement declaring that Smotrich and Ben-Gvir are officially considered "undesirable elements," and their entry into the country will be banned.
Key points:
On Tuesday, Channel 14 of the Israeli regime reported that Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich have asked Benjamin Netanyahu in a cabinet meeting to issue an order for the complete occupation of the Gaza Strip.
Ben-Gvir also stated today that he has deprived Palestinian prisoners of food and takes pride in this action.
Go deeper:
Smotrich and Ben-Gvir, two ministers of the extremist Zionist cabinet of Netanyahu, have consistently supported any crimes against Palestinians on various occasions, advocating for the expulsion of Palestinians from their ancestral lands and the prevention of all food and medical supplies from entering Gaza.
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