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Hamas attack: Germany, the USA, France, Italy and the UK "will support Israel’s defense efforts" Franceinfo

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    • In a joint statement, the five countries also said they “recognize the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people.”

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    Reading time: 1 minChancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron, October 9, 2023, in Hamburg (Germany). (MARKUS SCHREIBER / AFP)

    Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron, October 9, 2023, in Hamburg (Germany). (MARKUS SCHREIBER / AFP)

    Five countries, one vote. In a joint statement released late on Monday evening, October 9, France, Germany, the United States, Italy and the United Kingdom reiterated that they will “support Israel’s defense efforts.” Furthermore, “we all recognize the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people and support equal standards of justice and freedom for Israelis and Palestinians,” the heads of these five countries affirmed in a joint statement. shared by Emmanuel Macron on X.

    And to be clear: “But make no mistake: Hamas does not represent these aspirations and offers the Palestinian people nothing but more terror and bloodshed,” they add. In the coming days, we will remain united and coordinated as allies and friends of the State of Israel, to ensure that Israel can defend itself and to create the conditions for a peaceful and integrated Middle East.”