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Western and Arab nations, international agencies and nongovernmental organizations emphasized the need for urgent aid to be brought to Gaza civilians at a Paris conference. The humanitarian crisis is worsening

French President Emmanuel Macron opened a Gaza aid conference on Thursday with an appeal for Israel to protect civilians as it fights Hamas.

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday called for a cease-fire in the war between Hamas militant group and Israel.

French President Emmanuel Macron opened a Gaza aid conference on Thursday with an appeal for Israel to protect civilians as it fights Hamas, saying “all lives have equal worth” and that fighting terrorism “can never be carried out without rules.”

The conference brought together officials from over 50 countries, the United Nations and humanitarian organizations as the Gaza Strip is being pounded by Israel in its war against Hamas, sparked by the militants deadly Oct. 7 incursion into southern Israel.

Western and Arab nations, international agencies and nongovernmental groups stressed the urgent need for aid for Gaza civilians at a Paris conference Thursday, held as the humanitarian crisis in the besieged territory worsens amid Israels massive air and ground campaign against Hamas.

The gathering ended a few hours before the White House said Israel has agreed to put in place four-hour daily humanitarian pauses in Gaza.

The White House said Thursday Israel has agreed to daily four-hour pauses in the fighting against Hamas militants to allow trapped Palestinian residents in Gaza to escape the fighting and possibly accelerate talks to free hundreds of hostages still held by the group.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated that "there will be no ceasefire without the release of our hostages"

The White House says the plan to help civilians flee in the north of the enclave is a "significant first step".