The United States wants Israel and its allies to impose tough sanctions against Russia to force it to end its war against Ukraine, Jpost reported.

 "We would like to see all of our allies and partners imposing strong sanctions," a senior US embassy official told reporters in Tel Aviv.

"The strength of our sanctions package depends on broad participation," he said. 

Israel has condemned Russia's actions and sent humanitarian aid, but has not imposed sanctions.

He said Israel had contacted the US about efforts to mediate between Russia and Ukraine. "We are supportive of all the efforts going on to try and bring this conflict to a close," he said.