France Cuts Ties with a Minister Who Embodies the Worst of Israel's Right Wing Extremism France has banned Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir from entering its territory, a move that signals growing unease in Europe with the rising tide of right wing extremism emanating from Israel.
Ben Gvir's actions, including taunting and intimidating detained activists on a flotilla to Gaza, have sparked outrage worldwide and highlight the dangers of normalization when it comes to such inflammatory behavior.
The French foreign minister's announcement that Ben Gvir is "banned from entering French territory" was met with swift approval from EU leaders who have long been critical of Israel's handling of human rights issues.