US rejects sanctions on Israeli ministers by five nations amid Gaza war
Israel has objected strongly to the recent sanctions imposed by the U.K., Norway, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia against Israeli officials Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich. The Trump administration also joined Israel in condemning these actions, stating that the sanctions do not help in achieving a ceasefire or bringing the hostages home.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that Hamas is a terrorist organization responsible for unspeakable atrocities and holding innocent civilians hostage. He urged the reversal of the sanctions and reaffirmed the United States’ support for Israel in its fight against terrorism.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar commended Rubio for his stance, calling the U.S. administration a moral compass amidst the confusion of Western countries appeasing terrorist organizations. He criticized the sanctions imposed by the five nations, stating that they only serve to harden Hamas’s stance and hinder negotiations for a ceasefire.
Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli Prime Minister, accused the U.K., France, and Canada of enabling Hamas by demanding a halt to Israel’s military campaign in Gaza. He stated that these countries were on the wrong side of justice, humanity, and history.
Australia and New Zealand also expressed concerns about Israel’s treatment of U.N. agencies during the Israel-Hamas war. They called for a ceasefire in Gaza and criticized Israel’s actions regarding organizations like the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
In response to the sanctions, Israel plans to convene a government meeting to discuss its next steps. The country remains steadfast in its fight against terrorism and continues to seek support from its allies, including the United States.
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