State Department Denies White House is Considering Sanctions Against Israel
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PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. State Department on Monday denied that the White House is contemplating sanctions against Israel in relation to alleged airstrikes into Syria or in regards to Israeli settlement activity in Palestine.
State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki said at a Monday press briefing that she had seen the reports, but had no comment on the airstrikes in question. Additionally, she said, “reports that we might be contemplating sanctions against Israel are completely unfounded and without merit.”
Calling Israel “an important partner,” Psaki said that the administration has spoken out when concerns exist, but sanctions are, “simply not something being considered.”
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