Auckland, June 2 -- New Zealand is joining partners including Australia and the European Union in placing travel bans on three extremist Israeli settlers, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says.

"These travel bans are targeted at three individuals who have actively worked to expand illegal settlements in the West Bank, including through violence," Peters said.

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

The three individuals receiving bans from travelling to New Zealand are Itamar Yehuda Levi, Harel David Libi and Eliav Libi.

"Our travel bans are not about the Israeli people, nor the Israeli Government. This action is against three individuals who...