Netherlands Bans Entry of Two Israeli Ministers Over Gaza War Rhetoric

Last month, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway imposed similar sanctions in a move which was criticized by the United States.

Israeli right wing Knesset member Itamar ben Gvir (L) and Bezalel Smotrich (R) chat at the Knesset (Israeli parliament) in Jerusalem, on Nov. 15, 2022.Abir Sultan/Pool/AFP via Getty Images

The Netherlands has imposed a travel ban on two Israeli ministers, accusing them of inciting violence in Gaza, adding to the list of Western governments that have censured key figures in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition.

In a letter to parliament released late Monday, Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp announced the bans on Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.