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Netherlands Bars Ben Gvir and Smotrich from Schengen Zone Over ‘Exceptional’ Concerns
The Dutch government declared on Tuesday that Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich are now prohibited from entering any of the 29 countries within the Schengen zone.
“The cabinet decided to declare the ministers persona non grata,” the government in The Hague announced, adding that the order has been formally added to the Schengen Information System, according to Haaretz.
This measure requires border officials throughout the Schengen countries to refuse entry to the two ministers.
Still, a source cited by Haaretz noted that individual nations could choose to instruct their border agents to overlook the restriction, creating uncertainty about whether the ban will be uniformly applied.
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained that the move was made under “exceptional circumstances” and stressed that the Netherlands intends to keep pressing for broader coordinated action across the European Union.
The decision comes in the wake of Spain taking similar steps, barring Smotrich and Ben Gvir from its territory. Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares described his country’s action as retaliation after Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar had blocked two Spanish ministers from visiting Israel the day before.
The Netherlands had already signaled its intention to impose restrictions, accusing the two Israeli officials of having “encouraged settler violence against Palestinians.”
Back in June, the governments of the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and Norway jointly imposed sanctions on Ben Gvir and Smotrich.
Slovenia has also announced that it will not allow the two ministers to enter, becoming the first EU member state to introduce such a ban.
{Matzav.com}
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‘This Is Your Fate’: Graham Responds To Hamas Leaders Hit In Doha
Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, a longtime ally of Israel, issued strong remarks in response to the Israeli strike in Doha, Qatar, that targeted Hamas leadership.
“To those who planned and cheered on the October 7 attack against Israel, the United States’ greatest ally in the region: This is your fate,” Graham wrote in a message posted on X.
He then addressed the Palestinian people directly: “Your future depends on the political and military demise of Hamas. If Hamas lays down their weapons tomorrow, one of the most promising chapters in the history of the Palestinian people can begin.”
In his comments, Graham stressed that those seeking an end to the conflict should demand that Hamas disarm. “To those who want this war to end: Insist that Hamas surrender now,” he stated.
Turning to Israel, Graham expressed unwavering support for its right to defend itself. “To my Israeli friends: I understand your determination to ensure there are no more ‘October 7’ attacks and that those who want to destroy the Jewish state are denied that capability. I will always be your partner in this endeavor,” he emphasized.
Concluding his statement, Graham issued a pointed warning to Israel’s northern neighbors. “To Lebanon: Hezbollah is on my mind. To Syria: Choose wisely,” he wrote.
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France and Germany Condemn Israeli Airstrike In Doha: “Unacceptable”
France and Germany both issued harsh criticism of Israel’s strike in Doha, Qatar, even though the target was Hamas leadership.
French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the attack in a statement posted to X, writing, “Today’s Israeli strikes on Qatar are unacceptable, whatever the reason. I express my solidarity with Qatar and its Emir, Sheikh Tamim Al Thani. Under no circumstances should the war spread throughout the region.”
Macron made sure his message reached a wide audience, publishing his comments in French, English, Arabic, and Hebrew.
In Berlin, Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul also voiced disapproval, calling the operation “unacceptable.”
“Israel’s strike in Doha not only violates Qatar’s territorial sovereignty, but also jeopardizes all our efforts to secure the hostages’ release,” Wadephul declared, pointing out that Qatar remains an essential mediator in ceasefire talks and negotiations for freeing the captives.
According to Reuters, a government spokesperson confirmed that Merz held a phone conversation with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. During that exchange, Merz emphasized that Israel’s breach of Qatar’s sovereignty and territorial integrity could not be tolerated.
Merz further told the Emir, “The war must not spread to the entire region.”
Speaking in Washington, President Donald Trump admitted on Tuesday that he was “not thrilled” by Israel’s decision to strike Hamas officials in Doha.
“I’m not thrilled about it. I’m not thrilled about the whole situation. It’s not… not a good situation,” Trump told reporters when pressed about the matter.
He continued by saying, “But I will say this: We want the hostages back. But we are not thrilled about the way that went down today.”
When asked whether the Israeli operation had caught him off guard, Trump responded, “I’m never surprised by anything. Especially when it comes to the Middle East. I’ll be giving a full statement tomorrow, but… I would tell you this: I was very unhappy about it. Very unhappy about every aspect. We gotta get the hostages back. But I was very unhappy about the way that went down.”
In a separate message earlier in the day, Trump had addressed the incident on Truth Social, attributing the decision to order the strike in Qatar directly to Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt later told reporters that the United States had informed Qatar in advance of the Israeli operation. However, Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed Al Thani countered that account, insisting his country was notified only ten minutes after the strike had already taken place.
{Matzav.com}
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