The idea that the United States is considering sanctions against a battalion of the Israel Defense Forces over claims of human rights violations is “outrageous” Fred Fleitz, a National Security Council chief of staff under former President Donald Trump, said on Newsmax Sunday.
“The idea that we would be sanctioning Israeli soldiers while they are at war with a terrorist organization is just outrageous, but it’s par for the course for this incompetent president,” Fleitz, appearing on Newsmax’s “Wake Up America” with retired U.S. Air Force Col. Rob Maness, commented.
Axios reported Saturday that Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to announce sanctions within days against the IDF’s “Netzah Yehuda” battalion for alleged human rights violations in the occupied West Bank.
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