France has imposed restrictions on Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, banning him from entering French territory. The decision was announced on May 23, 2026, by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, who cited accusations that Ben-Gvir incited hatred and violence against Palestinians.

In a post on social media platform X, Barrot stated that the move followed Ben-Gvir’s alleged threats and intimidation toward French and European rights activists aboard the ‘Global Sumud’ flotilla. He further urged the European Union to consider imposing similar sanctions against the Israeli minister, accusing him of long-standing efforts to provoke hostility and violence toward Palestinians.

The announcement marks a rare diplomatic measure by France against a sitting Israeli minister and signals growing European concern over actions perceived as undermining human rights advocacy related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.