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Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Several Western countries have called on Israel to comply with international law in its fight against the Palestinian militant group Hamas. This came as civilian deaths in Gaza continued to rise.

In a joint statement, United States President Joe Biden and Prime Minister (PM) Canada Justin Trudeau, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Israel must protect civilians. They nevertheless admitted that they remained strong in their support for the Jewish country.

“The leaders reaffirmed their support for Israel and its right to defend itself against terrorism,” said the joint statement cited by the British government office, Tuesday (10/24/2023).

“(But) calls for respect for international humanitarian law, including the protection of civilians,” he added.

We know that Hamas has started to release hostages. The leaders of these countries welcomed the decision while calling for the immediate release of all remaining hostages.

“Committed to ensuring close coordination to support their citizens in the region,” he said.

Western leaders also welcomed the announcement of the first humanitarian convoy for Palestinians in need in Gaza. Since Saturday, via Rafah, aid has started to enter Gaza.

“We are determined to continue to coordinate with our partners in the region to ensure sustainable and safe access to food, water, medical care and other assistance necessary to meet humanitarian needs,” he said. -he declares.

“The leaders committed to continuing close diplomatic coordination, including with key partners in the region, to prevent the spread of the conflict, maintain stability in the Middle East and work towards a political solution and a lasting peace,” the statement added.

The escalation in the Gaza region continues to escalate after Israel sporadically bombed the area. Tel Aviv did this to destroy the Hamas group, which attacked Israel on October 7 and claimed to have killed 1,400 citizens.

Although Israel claims to target Hamas, Israeli attacks have actually caused serious harm to civilians. The Palestinian Health Ministry said on Sunday that the death toll in Gaza rose to more than 5,000 people and that 14,254 people were injured.

At least 400 people were reported killed in Gaza on Monday, following continued Israeli airstrikes over the past 24 hours. It was recorded that bombings took place at 25 points in the Palestinian enclave.

In addition to its massive attacks, Israel has also cut off access to logistical equipment, water and public services in the Gaza region. This situation also threatens the lives of residents in the area, with health facilities increasingly overwhelmed due to the large number of victims and limited supplies of medicines and electricity.

Israel itself issued an evacuation order to Gaza residents to the south of the enclave. More than a million residents have fled their homes in the northern Gaza region.

(sef/sef)