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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