Australia's sanctions on Israeli ministers aren't ‘placed towards' a ceasefire outcome
'It is important that we all do everything that we can to support the release of the hostages, to the disablement of the terrorist organisation that is Hamas, towards a permanent ceasefire, and ultimately peace in the Middle East,' Ms McKenzie told Sky News host Chris Kenny.
'Today's actions don't seem to be well placed towards that outcome.'
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