The decision was agreed upon at the end of a meeting on the issue between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, and more.
The sanctions were considered amid exacerbated tensions between the US and Israel due to Washington's insistence that Israel refrain from carrying out a full-fledged invasion of Rafah.
Ben-Gvir took aim at the military chief for the IDF's cooperation with Israel Police in foiling daily protests against the delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza.
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"The conditions violate human dignity," the report stated.
"I care about one thing only – returning the hostages," Lapid said.
Lapid's criticism came in response to an interview with Ben-Gvir, where he said, “Instead of giving us his full backing, Biden is busy with humanitarian aid and fuel [to Gaza], which goes to Hamas."
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