{"id":3220,"date":"2023-10-23T01:18:11","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T05:18:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/us-and-other-western-nations-issue-joint-statement-on-israels-right-to-defend-itself-obligation-to-adhere-to-humanitarian-law\/23\/10\/2023\/"},"modified":"2023-10-23T01:18:11","modified_gmt":"2023-10-23T05:18:11","slug":"us-and-other-western-nations-issue-joint-statement-on-israels-right-to-defend-itself-obligation-to-adhere-to-humanitarian-law","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/us-and-other-western-nations-issue-joint-statement-on-israels-right-to-defend-itself-obligation-to-adhere-to-humanitarian-law\/23\/10\/2023\/","title":{"rendered":"US and other Western nations issue joint statement on Israel\u2019s right to defend itself, obligation to adhere to humanitarian law"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>President Biden, along with fellow leaders from Western-allied countries, reaffirmed their support for Israel and its right to defend itself Sunday while urging the nation to adhere to international humanitarian law.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday, President Joseph R. Biden, Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada, <button class=\"caas-xray-inline caas-xray-entity caas-xray-pill\" data-ylk=\"cid:Emmanuel_Macron;pos:2;elmt:wiki;sec:pill-inline-entity;elm:pill-inline-text;itc:1;cat:OfficeHolder;\" data-entity-id=\"Emmanuel_Macron\">President Emmanuel Macron<\/button> of France, Chancellor <button class=\"caas-xray-inline caas-xray-entity caas-xray-pill\" data-ylk=\"cid:Olaf_Scholz;pos:3;elmt:wiki;sec:pill-inline-entity;elm:pill-inline-text;itc:1;cat:Politician;\" data-entity-id=\"Olaf_Scholz\">Olaf Scholz<\/button> of Germany, Prime Minister <button class=\"caas-xray-inline caas-xray-entity caas-xray-pill\" data-ylk=\"cid:Giorgia_Meloni;pos:4;elmt:wiki;sec:pill-inline-entity;elm:pill-inline-text;itc:1;cat:Politician;\" data-entity-id=\"Giorgia_Meloni\">Giorgia Meloni<\/button> of Italy, and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom spoke regarding the ongoing conflict between Israel and the terrorist organization Hamas,\u201d the leaders said in a joint statement Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>While the group of leaders reiterated its support for Israel and its right to defend itself against terrorism, they also called for \u201cadherence to international humanitarian law, including the protection of civilians.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The leaders also called for the \u201cimmediate release of all remaining hostages,\u201d noting that they are \u201ccommitted to close coordination to support their nationals in the region, in particular those wishing to leave Gaza.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The group of leaders also welcomed <a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/policy\/international\/4267283-hamas-released-american-mother-daughter-hostages-humanitarian-reasons\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:the release;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link \">the release<\/a> of two Americans who were taken hostage by Hamas.<\/p>\n<p>The statement comes as Hamas, which the U.S. recognizes as a terrorist organization, launched an attack on Israel two weeks ago, which left 1,400 people dead.<\/p>\n<p>In response, Israel launched attacks on Gaza, an area controlled by Hamas, which have killed at least 4,385 people and wounded 13,561 others, according <a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/policy\/international\/4269464-israel-carries-out-rare-airstrike-in-west-bank-hits-airport-in-syria-military-says\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:to the Gaza Health Ministry;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link \">to the Gaza Health Ministry<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The group of leaders also celebrated the recent announcements that the first humanitarian convoys arrived in Gaza, saying they\u2019ll remain committed to coordinating \u201cwith partners in the region to ensure sustained and safe access to food, water, medical care, and other assistance required to meet humanitarian needs.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The group also committed to continuing \u201cclose diplomatic coordination\u201d to prevent the conflict\u2019s spread, preserve stability and \u201cwork toward a political solution and durable peace\u201d in the Middle East.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to The Hill.;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link \"> For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to The Hill. <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.yahoo.com\/us-other-western-nations-issue-014641614.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Biden, along with fellow leaders from Western-allied countries, reaffirmed their support for Israel and its right to defend itself Sunday while<br \/><button class=\"read-more\"><a 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