Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:12am on 10 Oct 2023,Tuesday International
The leaders of the US, UK, France, Germany and Italy issued a joint statement expressing "steadfast and united support" for Israel and "unequivocal condemnation" of Hamas, pledging to help Israel defend itself. The statement came after Hamas' attack killed over 900 Israelis, prompting Israel's siege of Gaza where 700+ Palestinians have died. The leaders said there is never justification for Hamas' terrorism, calling the attacks horrific. They stated their countries will support Israel's efforts to defend itself against such atrocities. While recognizing Palestinians' aspirations, they emphasized Hamas doesn't represent those hopes. The statement underscores firm backing for Israel by major powers against Hamas' assault.
