New Zealand bans two Israeli ministers from travelling to the country

Wednesday 11 June 2025 · 4 outlets · 8 reports · updated Wed 11 Jun 2025, 5:38pm

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New Zealand has imposed travel bans on Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich over comments regarding the war in Gaza. Foreign Minister Winston Peters stated the politicians actively undermine peace and security. The United States has criticised the sanctions, suggesting allies should focus on Hamas instead.

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1. RNZWed 11 Jun 2025, 2:25am

   Britain sanctions Israeli far-right ministers over Gaza comments (opens in new tab)

   • New Zealand sanctions two top Israeli ministers (opens in new tab) Wed 11 Jun 2025, 7:55am
   • New Zealand's sanctions on Israel too little, too late - opposition parties (opens in new tab) Wed 11 Jun 2025, 5:38pm
2. NZ HeraldWed 11 Jun 2025, 5:55am

   NZ joins allies in banning Israeli politicians over Gaza remarks (opens in new tab)

   • US calls NZ travel bans on Israeli ministers ‘unhelpful’ in Gaza ceasefire (opens in new tab) Wed 11 Jun 2025, 9:41am
3. Otago Daily TimesWed 11 Jun 2025, 8:16am

   New Zealand sanctions top Israeli ministers (opens in new tab)

   • US criticises allies as NZ bans top Israeli ministers (opens in new tab) Wed 11 Jun 2025, 8:16am
4. StuffWed 11 Jun 2025, 2:53pm

   What Israel Government ministers said to cop NZ sanctions (opens in new tab)