Israeli minister Ben-Gvir banned from access to French territory
France has banned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering its territory due to his controversial actions regarding Gaza flotilla activists. The decision reflects increasing global discontent over the treatment of these activists, who were allegedly assaulted while detained. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has called for the European Union to impose further sanctions against Ben-Gvir.
- ▪Itamar Ben-Gvir has been banned from entering France as of May 23, 2026.
- ▪The ban is a response to his actions towards Gaza flotilla activists, which have drawn international criticism.
- ▪French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot is urging the EU to impose sanctions against Ben-Gvir.
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- ▪ Israeli far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir banned from French territory — South China Morning Post
- ▪ Israeli minister Ben-Gvir banned from French territory - Reuters — Google News
- ▪ Ben-Gvir banned from France, French FM Barrot says, demanding sanctions against far-right minister — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
- ▪ Far-right Israeli security minister Ben-Gvir banned from French territory: FM — France 24 (EN)
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Israeli minister Ben-Gvir banned from access to French territorySign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxIsraeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir attends his party faction meeting at the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem June 3, 2024 REUTERS/Ronen ZvulunPublished May 23, 2026, 08:50 PMUpdated May 23, 2026, 08:50 PMPARIS, May 23 - France has decided to ban Israel's far-right police minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from access to French territory, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Saturday, adding that the decision reflected growing anger among many governments across the world over the treatment of Gaza flotilla activists."As from today, Itamar Ben-Gvir is banned from entering French territory," wrote Barrot on X."Along with my Italian counterpart, I am…
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