Sweden is considering putting sanctions on far-right Israeli cabinet ministers in response to the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the country’s minister for international development cooperation and foreign trade has said today.

Speaking to Anadolu, Benjamin Dousa criticised Israel’s ongoing blockade of humanitarian aid into Gaza and said the European Union should take stronger action in response to the crisis.

“The Swedish government is considering increasing pressure on the Israeli government. For example, steps such as imposing sanctions on far-right Israeli cabinet ministers and reviewing existing partnership agreements with Israel could be taken,” he said.

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