International reactions are increasing after the death announced by Hamas of more than 110 people during an aid distribution in Gaza on Thursday.
French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his “firmest disapproval” on the night of Thursday to Friday and demanded “truth” and “justice” after the death announced by Hamas of more than 110 people during a distribution of aid to Gaza.
“Profound indignation at the images reaching us from Gaza where civilians were targeted by Israeli soldiers,” wrote the head of state on X. “I express my strongest disapproval of these shots and demand the truth , justice and respect for international law.
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Deep indignation at the images reaching us from Gaza where civilians have been targeted by Israeli soldiers.
I express my strongest disapproval of these shots and demand truth, justice and respect for international law.
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) February 29, 2024
International condemnation and calls for a ceasefire are growing after the deaths of more than 110 Palestinians in Gaza, when Israeli soldiers opened fire during an aid distribution that turned into chaos.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said he was “shocked” by these events which he “condemned”.
US demands 'answers' from Israel
“We don't know exactly what happened.
But whether these people were killed by Israeli fire, whether they were crushed by crowds, or run over by trucks, these are acts of violence, in a way, linked to this conflict,” declared his spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric.
The Security Council met urgently and behind closed doors on Thursday evening.
In Washington, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller indicated that his country, a faithful ally of Israel, demands “answers” after this tragedy.
“We have been in contact with the Israeli government since early this morning and understand that an investigation is underway.
We will follow this investigation closely and press for answers,” he added.
The White House also announced that President Joe Biden had discussed this “tragic and alarming episode” on the telephone with the Emir of Qatar and the Egyptian president.