Israeli ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich have called for the expulsion of the British ambassador to Israel and proposed new sanctions against Britain over its control of the Falkland Islands, which Argentina refers to as the Malvinas. Their comments come as the United Kingdom prepares to impose trade restrictions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank, a move led by British politician Andy Burnham. The Israeli ministers accused Britain of illegally occupying the Falklands and of engaging in activities like oil drilling that they claim harm Argentina’s interests. Ben Gvir argued that Britain is "violently stealing" from Argentina and urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to recognize Argentina’s sovereignty over the Falkland Islands. He criticized Britain for its continued presence on the islands and called for sanctions as long as the occupation persists. He also accused Britain of diverting funds from Argentina, citing economic grievances related to the Falklands. These remarks align with statements from Argentine President Javier Milei, who has similarly asserted that the Falklands are Argentine territory and that the islanders lack a legitimate claim to self-determination. The 2013 referendum in the Falkland Islands, in which nearly all voters chose to remain a British overseas territory, has not resolved the dispute. Argentina continues to challenge British sovereignty over the islands, but the UK maintains that the Falklands are a self-governing British Overseas Territory with the right to determine their own future. The Israeli ministers' statements appear to be a reaction to the UK’s planned sanctions against Israel for its settlement activities in the West Bank. While the Palestinian Authority nominally governs parts of the West Bank, much of the territory is under Israeli control, with military checkpoints and infrastructure that divide Palestinian communities. Israeli settlements, which are widely considered illegal under international law, have expanded over the years, often with government support and military protection. In a related development, the UK has sanctioned Daniella Weiss, a prominent Israeli settler and activist, for inciting or committing violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. This action reflects the UK’s growing focus on holding individuals accountable for actions that violate international norms in the region.