Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and emphasized the need for unity in the fight against Hamas, comparing the group to ISIS. Rutte expressed his respect for Israel s efforts to restore safety and discussed the ongoing conflict, mentioning the high death toll. Netanyahu thanked Rutte for standing with Israel and spoke about the battle against barbarism. Earlier, Netanyahu had conversations with the leaders of France, Spain, and the Netherlands, expressing Israel s determination to eliminate Hamas and thanking them for their support.
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On October 7, Hamas militants, backed by a barrage of rockets, stormed from the blockaded Gaza Strip into nearby Israeli towns, killing hundreds and abducting others in an unprecedented surprise attack.
During the event at the White House, featuring a group of around two dozen rabbis and leaders of Jewish organisations, US President Joe Biden also warned Iran to "be careful".
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to express Washington’s support for Israel in its fight against Hamas.