The European Union's foreign ministers failed to reach an agreement on sanctions against Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. This lack of consensus highlights the persistent divisions among member states on how to respond to the controversies surrounding this figure of the Israeli far right.
The EU's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, confirmed that several countries had proposed measures targeting Ben-Gvir. However, the discussions failed to generate the necessary unanimity to move forward with such a decision at the European level.
The Israeli minister is facing increasing criticism in several Western countries. These reactions have been fueled in particular by the release of a video in which he mocked activists trying to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. The footage has sparked outrage among numerous political leaders and international organizations.
Some capitals have already taken national measures. France, for example, banned Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering its territory last May. In Italy, prosecutors have also opened an investigation into him, illustrating the growing pressure exerted on the Israeli minister in several European countries.
Despite these individual initiatives, the member states of the European Union remain divided on the collective response to adopt. Several governments believe that sanctions would send a strong political signal, while others remain reluctant to take this step.
The lack of an agreement therefore leaves the issue unresolved. While tensions related to the war in Gaza continue to fuel diplomatic debates, the case of Itamar Ben-Gvir could resurface at upcoming European meetings if political and international pressure persists.
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