Netherlands Bans Israeli Ministers Ben-Gvir, Smotrich Over Gaza Crisis
Netherlands Bans Israeli Ministers Ben-Gvir, Smotrich Over Gaza Crisis

Netherlands Bans Israeli Ministers Ben-Gvir, Smotrich Over Gaza Crisis

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The Netherlands has declared Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich persona non grata, barring them from entering the country due to their alleged incitement of violence against Palestinians and calls for ethnic cleansing in the Gaza Strip. Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Valdekamp cited their support for settlement expansion and inflammatory rhetoric amid mounting European criticism of Israel's handling of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. In response, Smotrich accused the Netherlands and broader Europe of surrendering to "the lies of radical Islam" and challenged their moral authority, emphasizing his commitment to ensuring the long-term security of Jews in Israel despite the diplomatic backlash. Ben-Gvir condemned Europe for siding with terrorists and vowed to continue supporting efforts to defeat Hamas. The Dutch move is part of a wider European effort to pressure Israel, with implications including potential exclusion from EU research programs. Both Israeli ministers dismissed the bans as inconsequential compared to their focus on Israel's security and survival.

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