The US and leaders of several countries reiterate their support for Israel and the right to defend itself
The president of the United States, Joe Biden, and leaders of several countries reiterated this Sunday their support for Israel and its right to defend itself and called for respect for international humanitarian law, including the protection of civilians, in the conflict zone since last October 7th. Biden, President Emmanuel Macron of France, Prime Ministers Trudeau of Canada, Giorgia Meloni of Italy and Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom, as well as Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany, held a telephone conversation today about the conflict between Israel and the Islamic group Hamas. , the White House reported. He highlighted in a statement that the leaders welcomed the humanitarian aid that has reached Palestinians in Gaza and pledged to continue coordinating with partners in the region to ensure “sustained and safe access to food, water, medical care and other assistance.” “.