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New Zealand imposes entry ban on three Israeli settlers
New Zealand announced that it has imposed a travel ban on three Israeli settlers due to their roles in expanding illegal settlements in the West Bank...
New Zealand announced that it has imposed a travel ban on three Israeli settlers due to their roles in expanding illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank.
The decision applies to Itamar Yehuda Levi, Harel David Libi, and Eliav Libi. New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters stated that these individuals actively work to expand illegal settlements in the West Bank, including through violence.
Highlights
- New Zealand imposed an entry ban on three Israeli settlers.
- The reason for the ban was explained as the expansion of settlements in the occupied West Bank.
- Winston Peters noted that these activities involve violence.
- New Zealand argued that settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories violate international law.
- The country reiterated its call for a two-state solution.
Emphasis on international law
Peters said that the settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories constitute a violation of international law. He expressed that the expansion of settlements and the accompanying violence weaken the possibility of a two-state solution.
The minister stated that New Zealand continues to call for a two-state solution and that this stance aligns with the vast majority of the international community.
Tensions rise in the West Bank
It was noted that since the start of the Gaza war in October 2023, attacks by Israeli forces and settlers have increased in the occupied West Bank. The decision came amid already heightened tensions in the region.
Context: New Zealand's decision was made during a period of ongoing international criticism of settlement policies in the West Bank. The government views the expansion of settlements as a risk to peace and security.
With this decision, the travel route to New Zealand has been closed for the three named individuals. The announcement was recorded as a step that re-emphasizes the country's two-state solution stance on the Palestinian issue.
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