Controversial statements: EU wants to impose sanctions on Israeli ministers – Berlin under pressure
The outrage is great following the recent statements by the right-wing Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich. The decision also depends on the German government.
The EU is under pressure to impose sanctions on members of the Israeli government, specifically Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, following their recent comments. Ben-Gvir suggested killing 30-40 people in Gaza every night, while Smotrich called for Israel to "completely conquer" the Gaza Strip. EU foreign ministers will discuss the issue on September 1-2, with Germany's position being crucial as it has previously blocked sanctions.
Some German politicians, including Hildegard Bentele, Hannah Neumann, and Moritz Körner, have expressed support for targeted sanctions against Ben-Gvir.
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