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US and European powers condemn Hamas, express 'steadfast support' for Israel
9 October 2023 23:06 BST
In a joint statement on Monday, the US, UK, Italy, France, and Germany expressed “steadfast and united support” for Israel and said they would coordinate to ensure Israel is able to defend itself.
The countries also expressed “unequivocal condemnations of Hamas and its appalling acts of terrorism”.
They said they “recognized the legitimate aspirations of Palestinian people and support equal measures of justice and freedom for Israelis and Palestinians alike”.
But added that “Hamas does not represent those aspirations, and it offers nothing for the Palestinian people other than more terror and bloodshed”.