US, France, Germany, Italy, UK release joint statement condemning Hamas
The White House released a statement shortly after President Biden spoke with key allies about the latest developments in Israel.
The leaders expressed their "steadfast and united support to the State of Israel, and our unequivocal condemnation of Hamas and its appalling acts of terrorism."
"We make clear that the terrorist actions of Hamas have no justification, no legitimacy, and must be universally condemned," the statement read.
The leaders said they will support Israel's right to defend itself.
"We further emphasize that this is not a moment for any party hostile to Israel to exploit these attacks to seek advantage," they said.
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At the same time, the leaders said they "recognize the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people, and support equal measures of justice and freedom for Israelis and Palestinians alike."
"But make no mistake: Hamas does not represent those aspirations, and it offers nothing for the Palestinian people other than more terror and bloodshed," the statement read.