“We discussed efforts to secure the release of hostages and help Americans in Gaza leave safely, and I underscored the need to immediately and significantly increase the flow of humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza,” the president said. “I reiterated that Israel has every right to defend its citizens from terrorism and a responsibility to do so in a manner consistent with international humanitarian law which prioritises the protection of civilians.” He also discussed the matter with Egyptian president Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. As Israel’s incursions into Gaza escalated, more than 8000 people, including 3342 children, have been killed, the Hamas-controlled...