US, allies back Israel's defense, urge humanitarian law

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WASHINGTON — The leaders of the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Britain late on Sunday underscored their support for Israel and its right to defend itself but also urged it to adhere to international humanitarian law and protect civilians. In a joint statement issued after a telephone call convened by US President Joe Biden, the leaders also welcomed the release of two hostages and called for the immediate release of all remaining hostages.اضافة اعلان

Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed on the "continued flow" of humanitarian assistance into the Gaza Strip amid Israel's war against the Hamas faction, the White House announced Sunday night.

"The President welcomed the first two convoys of humanitarian assistance since Hamas’s October 7 terrorist attack, which crossed the border into Gaza and is being distributed to Palestinians in need," according to a readout of the call between the leaders. "The leaders affirmed that there will now be continued flow of this critical assistance into Gaza."


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