Israel-Hamas war tops agenda at NATO defence ministers' meeting in Brussels
The escalating violence between Israel and Hamas has pushed the war to the top of the agenda as NATO allies meet in Brussels. The ministers will also discuss support for Ukraine's defence against Russian aggression and NATO's missions and operations in Kosovo and Iraq.
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00:00 Hamas's attack on Israel is high on the agenda as NATO ministers meet in Brussels.
00:07 The US Secretary of Defence is attending the gathering and is expected to push for strong
00:11 support for Israel from the Alliance.
00:14 Secretary General Stoltenberg says member nations should be able to rise to all the
00:18 challenges NATO faces.
00:20 "At our defence ministerial meeting we are addressing a wide range of issues, how to
00:27 support Ukraine, our deterrence and defence, NATO's missions and operations in Kosovo
00:32 and Iraq.
00:33 And this morning we will also be briefed about the horrendous terrorist attacks against Israel
00:39 over the weekend by Hamas and we will be briefed by the Israeli defence minister."
00:46 "I know you share our outrage at the terrorist attack on Israel by Hamas here recently.
00:55 And also our determination to support Israel's right to defend itself."
01:00 During the summit Stoltenberg has also discussed the recent suspected sabotage of an underseas
01:05 gas pipeline between Finland and Estonia with ministers from both countries.
01:09 (whooshing)