Five Western countries, including Canada, UK have sanctioned two Israeli ministers over inciting violence against Palestinians, amid growing global criticism of Israel’s settlement policies and the ongoing Gaza war.

Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich will both face a travel ban, the UK says.

The United Kingdom has sanctioned two Israeli government ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich. The pair are both highly ranked in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ’s coalition government. Mr Ben-Gvir is the security minister and Mr Smotrich is the finance minister.