A coalition of six countries—Australia, the UK, Canada, France, Norway, and New Zealand—announced joint sanctions on Israeli settlers and settlements in the West Bank, targeting Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and others. The sanctions aim to curb settler violence and settlement expansion.
- France barred Smotrich and 25 settlers from entering the country. - The UK imposed sanctions on six entities and individuals linked to financing settlements or violent acts.
- Israel condemned the measures as "disgraceful" and counterproductive. The sanctions follow similar EU actions and come amid growing international criticism of Israeli policies in the occupied territories.