According to the White House, US President Joe Biden discussed the Israel-Hamas conflict with leaders of major Western governments on Sunday, as Israel increased its bombardment on Gaza.
According to the White House, Biden met with the leaders of the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, and Italy.
“The leaders reiterated their support for Israel and its right to defend itself against terrorism and called for adherence to international humanitarian law, including the protection of civilians,” a White House readout of the discussions said.
According to the report, the leaders discussed their own nationals caught up in the Israel-Hamas conflict, “particularly those wishing to leave Gaza.”
Fighting raged unabated, and hundreds more were killed in Israeli air strikes in Gaza as the humanitarian situation deteriorated.
Another convoy of 17 assistance trucks arrived in Gaza, which was experiencing “catastrophic” shortages.
According to Israeli sources, Hamas militants burst across the border into Israel on October 7, beginning a raid that murdered at least 1,400 people.
In the worst attack in Israeli history, they also took almost 200 captives.
According to Gaza’s health ministry, Israel has retaliated with a persistent bombing campaign that has killed over 4,600 Palestinians, mostly civilians.
According to the statement, Western leaders pledged to work together “to ensure sustained and safe access to food, water, medical care, and other assistance required to meet humanitarian needs.”
They also promised strong diplomatic collaboration “to prevent the conflict from spreading, maintain Middle Eastern stability, and work toward a political solution and lasting peace.”
The call also featured Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, according to the White House.