New Zealand places travel bans on three extremist Israeli settlers

Adam Pearse

Deputy Political Editor·NZ Herald·

1 Jun, 2026 08:48 PMQuick Read

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Foreign Minister Winston Peters says the banned individuals are destabilising the West Bank. Photo / Sylvie Whinray

New Zealand is placing travel bans on three extremist Israeli settlers for their violent acts to expand illegal settlements in the Palestinian territory of the West Bank.

The individuals now banned from travelling to New Zealand are Itamar Yehuda Levi, Harel David Libi and Eliav Libi.

The bans
reflect decisions made by Australia and the European Union and were announced by Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters.

“Our travel bans are not about the Israeli people, nor the Israeli Government. This action is against three individuals whose use of violence and displacement is destabilising the West Bank. We have been clear such actions are unacceptable.

“The actions of these individuals threaten peace and security for Israelis and Palestinians and drive the region further into crisis.”