US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Australia’s sanctions contribute nothing towards meaningful peace in the Middle East.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on Capitol Hill in Washington on May 20, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has criticised Australia for joining a number of other nations in sanctioning Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich.
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced the sanctions in a joint statement with Canada, New Zealand, Norway, and the UK.
