Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has cancelled a planned family trip to the US amid difficulties in obtaining a visa, according to Israeli media reports on Tuesday.

The US Embassy told Ben-Gvir that he would need to appear in person to provide biometric fingerprints as part of the visa process, the Haaretz daily reported.

The requirement was interpreted in Israeli media reports as a sign of reluctance to grant him a visa.

Ben-Gvir has frequently made headlines for his provocative actions, including a video in which he was seen mocking the abuse of Gaza flotilla activists, drawing widespread criticism and international condemnation.

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