New Zealand foreign minister Winston Peters announced travel bans on three Israeli settlers, saying they had “actively worked to expand illegal settlements in the West Bank, including through violence”.
The three individuals barred from travelling to New Zealand are Itamar Yehuda Levi, Harel David Libi and Eliav Libi.
“The actions of these individuals threaten peace and security for Israelis and Palestinians and drive the region further into crisis,” Peters said.
He added that New Zealand remains committed to supporting a two-state solution for Palestinians.
New Zealand is joining partners including Australia and the European Union in placing travel bans on three extremist Israeli settlers.
