FULL: US Clashes With Allies For Israel, Slams ‘Unhelpful’ Move To Sanction Netanyahu’s Ministers

The United States denounced sanctions by the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Norway against Israeli far-right ministers – Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich – saying they should focus instead on Hamas. “We find that extremely unhelpful. It will do nothing to get us closer to a ceasefire in Gaza,” State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce told reporters. She also clarified U.S. stand that it was against Russia’s attacks on Ukraine and said that Donald Trump’s actions in Los Angeles aim to secure the streets. She also hinted at upcoming developments with Iran, saying “something would be happening soon this week.” Watch the full presser here.