UK Sanctions Israeli Officials Amid Palestinian Violence

UK and Allies Sanction Israeli Officials Over Palestinian Violence LONDON, June 11, 2025 – The United Kingdom, alongside Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway, has announced sanctions against two prominent members of the Israeli government. The sanctions are a direct response to what UK Foreign Minister David Lammy describes as "months and months" of incitement to violence against Palestinians and egregious human rights abuses. "These two individuals have been inciting violence against Palestinian people for months and months," stated Lammy in a video statement. "They have been encouraging egregious abuses of human rights." The Israeli government, meanwhile, has responded with a statement from Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, who called the sanctions "outrageous." Saar indicated that a special government meeting will be held early next week to decide on a response. The video also shows footage of protests in London, highlighting the international concern over the situation. The sanctions mark a significant escalation in international pressure on Israel to address the ongoing violence in the region.