Ireland imposes travel ban on Israeli ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: June 5, 2026Country: Ireland

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Ireland imposes travel ban on Israeli ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich

Ireland has barred Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich from entering the country, citing their support for annexation of Palestinian territories and displacement of Palestinians. Prime Minister Micheal Martin announced the ban on Friday, referencing their treatment of pro-Palestinian activists during a Gaza aid flotilla. Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan instructed immigration officers to refuse entry to the two far-right ministers.

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