Lib Dems urge further UK government sanctions to proscribe far-right Israeli ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich

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Following the government's announcement of sanctions on settlers in the West Bank, Calum Miller MP, the Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Foreign Affairs, said: 

"The Liberal Democrats welcome the government's recent announcement of sanctions on settlers in the West Bank. Those illegally settling in the region are actively undermining the prospects of a two-state solution and a lasting peace. 

"This move is a step in the right direction - but we were lagging behind our allies and we must go further. 

“The government must expand the scope of sanctions to include far-right Israeli government ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich, as I asked them to do in the House of Commons today. It is crucial that we act against the leaders of the extremist settler community and stand up for international law and against incitement.”

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Notes to Editor:

Please find the government's recent announcement of sanctions on settlers at this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-uk-sanctions-target-illegal-outposts-and-organisations-supporting-extremist-israeli-settlers-in-the-west-bank