UK sanctions far-right Israeli ministers over Gaza comments

The UK has imposed sanctions on two far-right Israeli ministers over their comments about the Gaza Strip.

The Foreign Office says it will not tolerate "racism or discrimination" and that the ministers' comments "threaten the prospects for peace."

The Israeli government has been criticized for escalating violence against Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza, as well as making inflammatory remarks about Palestinian civilians. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly denied the charges, claiming Israel only targets terrorists.

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The Israeli government has condemned the sanctions, calling them "absurd." The sanctions are unlikely to have a significant impact on Israel, which has a strong economy and close ties with the UK. This decision aligns the UK with other countries, including Finland, France, and Switzerland, that have taken steps to sanction Israel over allegations of human rights violations.

The move comes as the UK continues to review its policies towards the Middle East and is expected to announce a new strategy later this year.