France says latest unchecked settler violence justifies its sanctions against Ben-Gvir

The French Foreign Ministry stated in a release that recent reports of unchecked settler violence in the West Bank demonstrate the necessity of imposing sanctions on Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. Paris emphasized that these violent acts have remained unaddressed, justifying France's approach toward the officials responsible. These remarks come as tensions in Palestinian territories have escalated and international pressure on the Israeli cabinet to curb the actions of extremist settlers has intensified. The French government had previously warned against the expansion of settlements and attacks on Palestinian civilians. Ben-Gvir, known for his hardline positions, has not yet issued an official response to the statement.