Washington: The US has expressed strong disapproval of sanctions imposed by Britain and four allied nations against two far-right Israeli ministers, urging them to redirect their focus toward the Palestinian armed group Hamas.
According to Kuwait News Agency, US State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce emphasized the unhelpfulness of the sanctions imposed by Britain, Canada, Norway, New Zealand, and Australia, suggesting that such actions do not contribute to efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza. Bruce highlighted the importance of identifying Hamas as the primary issue, rather than targeting Israeli officials.
The sanctions in question were levied against Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, citing their "repeated incitements of violence" against Palestinians as the reason. Bruce underscored US concerns about any measures that might further isolate Israel from the global community.
Bruce further insisted that allies interested in being constructive should support the efforts of Special Envoy Steve Witkoff in negotiations and consider bolstering the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation's initiatives related to food and aid distribution.