G7 Calls for Humanitarian Pauses in Gaza, Makes No Mention of Ceasefire

Foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) nations called for humanitarian pauses in Israel's bombardment of Gaza to facilitate aid delivery and civilian movement, but did not mention a ceasefire. The statement criticized Hamas and supported Israel's right to self-defense. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, along with counterparts from Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, and Italy, issued the call. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said the military is operating deep inside Gaza City. US President Joe Biden requested a pause from Prime Minister Netanyahu. White House spokesman John Kirby stated Hamas should not be part of Gaza's governance. Hamas responded that Gaza's governance is a Palestinian matter. Israeli forces have killed 154 Palestinians and arrested 2,150 in the West Bank since October 7. The total Gaza death toll reached at least 10,328. Nearly two-thirds of Gaza's 2.3 million residents are displaced. The US House of Representatives censured Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib for her criticism of Israel. Over 4,200 demonstrations worldwide have occurred in relation to the war.

Foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) nations called for humanitarian pauses in Israel's bombardment of Gaza to facilitate aid delivery and civilian movement, but did not mention a ceasefire. The statement criticized Hamas and supported Israel's right to self-defense. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, along with counterparts from Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, and Italy, issued the call. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said the military is operating deep inside Gaza City. US President Joe Biden requested a pause from Prime Minister Netanyahu. White House spokesman John Kirby stated Hamas should not be part of Gaza's governance. Hamas responded that Gaza's governance is a Palestinian matter. Israeli forces have killed 154 Palestinians and arrested 2,150 in the West Bank since October 7. The total Gaza death toll reached at least 10,328. Nearly two-thirds of Gaza's 2.3 million residents are displaced. The US House of Representatives censured Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib for her criticism of Israel. Over 4,200 demonstrations worldwide have occurred in relation to the war.

Foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) nations called for humanitarian pauses in Israel's bombardment of Gaza to facilitate aid delivery and civilian movement, but did not mention a ceasefire. The statement criticized Hamas and supported Israel's right to self-defense. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, along with counterparts from Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, and Italy, issued the call. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said the military is operating deep inside Gaza City. US President Joe Biden requested a pause from Prime Minister Netanyahu. White House spokesman John Kirby stated Hamas should not be part of Gaza's governance. Hamas responded that Gaza's governance is a Palestinian matter. Israeli forces have killed 154 Palestinians and arrested 2,150 in the West Bank since October 7. The total Gaza death toll reached at least 10,328. Nearly two-thirds of Gaza's 2.3 million residents are displaced. The US House of Representatives censured Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib for her criticism of Israel. Over 4,200 demonstrations worldwide have occurred in relation to the war.

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