European leaders pledge support for Israel, condemn Hamas and halt Palestinian aid
NPREuropean leaders pledge support for Israel, condemn Hamas and halt Palestinian aid Enlarge this image toggle caption Justin Palmer/Getty Images Justin Palmer/Getty Images LONDON — Landmark buildings around Europe, including 10 Downing Street in London and the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, have lit up with the Israeli flag — and some cities have seen pro-Palestinian protests — as governments across the continent convened emergency meetings to respond to the conflict in Israel and Gaza. Steadfast support Enlarge this image toggle caption Suzanne Plunkett/Getty Images Suzanne Plunkett/Getty Images In the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said his government is "poised" to provide diplomatic, intelligence or security support, if requested, to Israel. French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the attacks and said he had held talks with Prime Minister Netanyahu as well as with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Lebanon's caretaker prime minister, Najib Mikati. Enlarge this image toggle caption Fabian Sommer/dpa/picture alliance/Getty Images Fabian Sommer/dpa/picture alliance/Getty Images The European Union's executive arm announced it was suspending all aid to the Palestinian territories.