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ליזה רוזובסקיLinda Dayan

05:22 PM • June 09 2026 IDT

Britain, Canada, France, Australia and Norway announced on Tuesday new sanctions targeting six Israeli right-wing organizations and one far-right activist, Haaretz has learned. The measures also include a non-binding recommendation on trade with Israeli settlements.

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