Newshour UK sanctions Israeli ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir
Jun 10, 2025
Joining the discussion are Mike Huckabee, former governor of Arkansas and US Ambassador to Israel, and James Landale, BBC diplomatic correspondent. Huckabee expresses his astonishment at the UK and allies sanctioning Israeli ministers for inciting violence. The conversation reveals the implications for Israel's political landscape amid the ongoing conflict. Other intriguing topics include Greenland's football aspirations, harsh realities in Syria, and the rising rice prices causing a stir in Japan.
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First UK Sanctions on Israeli Ministers
- Britain and allies sanctioned far-right Israeli ministers for inciting violence in the West Bank.
- This marks the first time Britain sanctioned Israeli government members, signaling grave concerns over settler violence.
Sanctions Focus on West Bank Violence
- Sanctions target West Bank violence and settlement expansion, not Gaza.
- Governments fear continued settler violence could end the two-state solution possibility.
US Ambassador Opposes Sanctions
- US Ambassador Huckabee calls sanctions a "shocking decision" by allies.
- He questions the legal basis for sanctioning elected Israeli ministers.