- Ireland has banned Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich from entry, a decision taken by the justice minister and confirmed by the prime minister.
- Both ministers have already faced sanctions and travel restrictions from several Western countries over alleged incitement and controversial actions (including Ben-Gvir’s mocking of Gaza-flotilla detainees).
- The move comes as fighting and Israeli air strikes in Gaza continue, and Irish and other EU officials are pressing for wider European measures.
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