EU chief calls for sanctions on Israeli extremist ministers

BRUSSELS: The European Union's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, called for sanctions on extremist Israeli ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir. "While the World pushes for a ceasefire in Gaza, Min. Ben Gvir calls for cutting fuel and aid to civilians," Borrel said in a post on X. "Like Min. Smotrich sinister statements, this is an incitement to war crimes. Sanctions must be on our EU agenda," he added. Source: Palestine News and Information Agency – WAFA