David Cameron Reveals Planned Sanctions on Israeli Ministers
Former UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron revealed his plans to impose sanctions on Israeli ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir over their support for extremists and obstructing Gaza aid. Cameron criticized a lack of action from the Labour government, argued against a partial arms ban, and affirmed Israel's conditional right to self-defense. He called for adhering to the law and allowing aid to reach Gaza.
Former UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron disclosed plans to impose sanctions on two Israeli ministers, Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir, for supporting violent settlers and efforts to block aid to Gaza.
During a BBC Radio 4 interview, Cameron criticized the Labour government's inaction during his term, describing the proposed sanctions as asset freezes and travel bans.
Highlighting the ministers' encouragement of extremist behavior, Cameron emphasized the need to use the UK sanctions regime to challenge unacceptable actions.
He also criticized Labour's partial arms sale ban, arguing it undermined Israel's defense against threats from entities like Iran.
Cameron affirmed support for Israel's right to self-defense under international law and stressed the importance of allowing aid to reach Gaza.
He defended Israel's right to respond to attacks from Hamas and Hezbollah while calling for sustainable conflict resolution.
David Lammy, the current UK Foreign Secretary, faces pressure to clarify if such sanctions plans were discarded.
During a BBC Radio 4 interview, Cameron criticized the Labour government's inaction during his term, describing the proposed sanctions as asset freezes and travel bans.
Highlighting the ministers' encouragement of extremist behavior, Cameron emphasized the need to use the UK sanctions regime to challenge unacceptable actions.
He also criticized Labour's partial arms sale ban, arguing it undermined Israel's defense against threats from entities like Iran.
Cameron affirmed support for Israel's right to self-defense under international law and stressed the importance of allowing aid to reach Gaza.
He defended Israel's right to respond to attacks from Hamas and Hezbollah while calling for sustainable conflict resolution.
David Lammy, the current UK Foreign Secretary, faces pressure to clarify if such sanctions plans were discarded.
