Nato’s Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has condemned the attacks on Israel by Hamas and said the Israeli response in Gaza must respect international law, according to Reuters.

Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg speaks during the opening of the Nordic Council’s 75th session in Oslo on Oct 31. —AFP
Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg speaks during the opening of the Nordic Council’s 75th session in Oslo on Oct 31. —AFP

“We condemn Hamas’ terrorist attacks against Israel,” Stoltenberg said in a speech in Oslo.

“At the same time it is important that Israel’s response takes place within international law, that civilian lives are protected and that humanitarian aid reaches Gaza,” he added.

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