Zelenskyy holds talks with Israeli PM

Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, has reported that he held a conversation with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Source: Netanyahu on Х (Twitter)

Quote: "I spoke with the Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz, the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak.

They all expressed unconditional support for Israel's right to defend itself if necessary."

Details: Zelenskyy later said that Netanyahu told him about the situation in Israel during an emergency phone call. He also explained what actions the country’s armed forces and the law enforcement forces were undertaking to repel the attack.

Quote from Zelenskyy: "We stand in solidarity with Israel, which is facing a brutal and large-scale attack, and we express our condolences regarding [the attack’s] countless casualties. It is currently crucial that Israeli police and Ukrainian diplomats work together to ensure the safety and protection of Ukrainian citizens in Israel.

We have discussed the effects of the attack on Israel on the security situation in the region and beyond."

Background: 

• On the morning of 7 October, a large number of missiles was launched from the Gaza Strip into Israel by Hamas militants; fires surged through Israeli cities.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has spoken out in support of Israel following the attack by Hamas terrorists.
• He also stated that "the whole world understands exactly which sponsors of terror could incite and ensure the organisation of this attack" on Israel.

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