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Ireland Imposes Entry Bans on Israeli Ministers Smotrich and Ben Gvir
Jun 05, 2026 01:35 PM CT
Dublin, Ireland
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Summary
Ireland has banned Israeli ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich from entering the country, citing their rhetoric regarding the elimination of Palestinians and their involvement in flotilla actions. This diplomatic sanction reflects growing international pressure on Israel's hardline political figures and may signal a shift in EU-level diplomatic posture toward the conflict.
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Irish PM cast comments by ministers as pushing for 'elimination of Palestinians from Palestine,' says behavior justified sanctions at EU level The post Ireland bans Smotrich, Ben Gvir for anti-Palestinian remarks, flotilla actions appeared first on The Times of Israel .
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Ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich were banned from entering Ireland due to their anti-Palestinian remarks and actions.