Also coming up at least 27. 00 people are killed and several are injured and a major fire at a nightclub under renovation and this stumble plus ukrainians. Busy to strike deep into russian territory more than a 1000 kilometers from the border. The is always facing international condemnation. Dr. Kidding. 6 folding nationalism, one palestinian and central gaza that were a to workers all employed by world central kitchen. The child who says they were killed in a quote target is rarely strike a funeral is being held and drop off for the palestinian staff member is a abo todd was a driver for the 8 convoy astray in british polish and us canadian citizens are also among the dead friends of monica and has more on the attack they came to help bring relief to palestinian suffering and gaza. But they ended up as yet more victims of israels war and is really arest right. Killed these aid workers from the humanitarian group, world central kitchen. One of them was palestinian, and all the others were foreign nationals and their governments are demanding answers astray, expects full accountability for the desk of id with his, which is completely unacceptable. Id workers and those doing humanitarian work and the date on innocent civilians need to be provided with protection. World central kitchen says its team that coordinate their movements with the israeli army ahead of time. They were traveling armor cars and their logo was highly visible. Israels promise to review the attack and what is it called the highest levels . We will be opening it proved to examine the serious incidents of this will help us reduce the risk of such an event from occurring again. But this isnt the 1st time relief workers have been killed in gaza as well as also been previously trying to shut down on real well. One of the largest humanitarians actors in gaza, numerous when real employees have been killed as not just foreigners, of costs because most of the humanitarian relief is provided by palestinians themselves who live in gaza. So this is an acute problem which has been ongoing for the past 5 or 6 months. And a full investigation and accountability is warranted. Aid workers, space enormous risk spring, desperately needed food and supplies. And the god the, the strip is on the break of famine and the un is cooling for safe access for a deliveries. Israel now face more calls for accountability and steps to ensure humanitarian workers do not become targets sent and moaning out to sierra. Well, i just need to send the convers in dental ballot and reports from the c. And im crazy. Standing in front, one of the vehicles that has been targeted by the is really forces last night. This car and 2 other cars across the received street have been targeted by that is ready for says 3 of the cars are for the world central kitchen. And they had a aid workers in the side, the cars. But so far we know that it is trillion a polish, a british, a canadian, and american, and a palestinian aid workers were targeted in those 3 cars. Its very obvious that these workers were working with the world sandra kitchen, as we see best and at the logos of w. C. K organization. We know that these cars were on their way back from the port. Nothing of the gaza strip to their guest house and drove ahead. Every cart is, is separated by a piece 500 meters, which shows that this convoy was directly targeted by the is really forces. This will have a lot of negative consequences not only on the humanitarian sector in the gaza strip. It will also have a huge major consequences and negative impact on a lot of age. Workers on International Agencies currently operating in the causal strip. These 8 workers were having an 8 ship, and the convoy thats has at least 400. 00 metric tons of food to the north of the gulf of troops on the day they were targeted. This is in the all to 0. That is, but i cause a strip looking to speak to honda. So who is that occupied easters . And 1st were going to go to honey. Im off load and the offer in southern guys are a 100. I should just point out. Were waiting for the press conference sent to us secretary state angelie, blinking a may well be holding in paris. And he is going to be there to discuss both ukraine possibly. Also guys have, 1st of all, tell me what the reaction there has been to the killing of stuff from the world. Central kitchen, the as well. It has been largely, uh, they sense of a frustration. Uh, people reacted with. They were going to interrupt tiny there, im going to take you to that press conference, not then. So you are secretary straight down to me. Blanking is holding in paris. Who is there to talk about the ukraine as well as the situation in the middle east. It lets us and then you know, only for me, let me go ahead and as i just said, its always wonderful to be back in paris, but i especially wanted to thank my colleague and friend so fun for the incredibly warm welcome, but also with the quality of the conversation that we had he covered most of what weve talked about, let me just, uh, add a couple of quick points of an emphasis on you frame. We discussed the imperative of continuing to support ukraine so that it can attractively defend itself against the ongoing russian aggression thats for today, but also to make sure for the work that were doing to help ukraine build a Strong Military for the future to attract private Sector Investment so that it builds up its economy and to continue to strengthen its democracy in particular by moving down the exception task for the you. We are ensuring that we will have a ukraine that stand strongly on its own feet militarily, economically democratically. And thats the single best response to put this aggression as france has been a remarkable leader in this effort both and making sure that your brain has what it needs to defend itself. And also working to set it up for the long term. Its been a leader in burden share, billions donated and military and economic assistance to ukraine, but also riling other countries using its leadership to bring others along. We also see this leadership in the enforcement of sanctions and export controls to limit pollutants warner chic uh. We are working they in the uh to effectively prevent the transfer of weapons and materials to russia to fuel that war machine to fuel its defense, Industrial Base, including from around from north korea and from china. Something that we discussed today. This is not only a threat to you praise, its actually a threat to European Security as a whole. And so theres a strong interest on the part of the trance on the part of all European Countries to do everything we can to prevent the ongoing bolstering of russias war machine. As part of our shared challenge to is making sure that we are continuing to build up and energize our Defense Industrial base. Earlier today, i had a chance to, to our factory where munitions are being produced of these munitions, french conditions, american, munitions, munitions coming from other parts of europe and well beyond had been absolutely essential in ensuring that ukraine could stand up against the restaurant spot. So we have to build as a stronger allied defense, Industrial Base thats capable of meeting the challenges of today, but also future challenges. And thats also one of the reasons why it is essential that the United StatesCongress Passed present button supplemental budget request. As soon as possible, indeed, when it returns from its recess that would further turbocharged our own defense, Industrial Base. Well creating more jobs in the United States. As stiff onset we also spend some time talking about the middle east. Weve been grave for francis partnership on the crisis and in the least and indeed forcing together to prevent the conflict that we see in guys or from spreading to other parts of the region. For all of us agree on the need to get a to the quick as possible, cease fire to allow the release as hostages to enable the search and sustainment of humanitarian assistance. As i mentioned, were coordinating closely when it comes to a webinar and trying to prevent any spread of the conflict. Theyre finding a diplomatic way for. Um were also working together on creating a path to a more durable and lasting piece with security guarantees and political guarantees for israelis and palestinians alike. Let me also reiterate what stefan said about the attacks on the world. Food kitchen um members will central kitchen excuse me 1st. Uh, i can only say that for so many of us um we send our condolences to the loved ones to the families, friends, the colleagues of those who lost their lives, as well as those who were injured. As i spoke to jose hundreds just about a week ago, about the efforts that were all central kitchens engaged and, and, and gaza as it is in many other conflicts, it onto the, around the world, including ukraine. They have been doing extraordinary, brave work, day and day out in critical work to try to make sure that people in need get what they need, starting with the most basic thing of all food to survive. The victims of yesterday strike joint a record number. The amount of training workers have been killed in this particular conflict. These people are heroes. They run into the fire, not away from it. They show the best of what humanity has to offer. When the going really gets stuff they have to be protected. We shouldnt have a situation where people who are just simply trying to help their fellow human beings are themselves brave risk. Weve spoken directly to the Israeli Government about this particular incident, reversed a, switched a thorough and impartial investigation to understand exactly what happens. And as we have throughout this conflict, weve impressed upon the as rarely as the absolute imperative of doing more to protect innocent civilian lives the they palestinian children, women and men for be. They gave workers as well as to get more humanitarian assistance to more people more effectively. Finally, let me just say that, as you heard from steph on we, we touched on a number of other issues. I think what we see is an extraordinary conversions between transfer the United States on the major challenges of our time so cooperating together to try to ensure a free and open in the pacific. That means the region where countries are free to choose their own path. And their own partners or problems are dealt with openly where rules are reach transparently applied fairly for goods ideas, people flow freely. Im awfully. Were proud partners in the past Climate Summit including a joint efforts to advance Civil Nuclear energy as a green or alternative. Finally, let me just say how grateful we are as well to present the background for his long standing leadership on some of the most important cutting edge issues of the day. For example, all of the issues attend into cyberspace, united governments, private sector, civil society, around the rules of the road that reflect our shared values and our share and interests. It is um, i think very fitting that we are celebrating to landmark anniversaries this year. Uh, the 80th anniversary. The liberation thats the found alluded to as well as the 75th anniversary of nato. The lines, the defense of the lights that joins us together, in fact, series and to receive the live ration is a good reminder of why we decided a few years after the end of world war 2, to come together. In that defense of lies to help ensure that Something Like world war 2 would never happen again. To make clear that countries in the trans Atlantic Space would look out for each other, have each others backs, and in so doing, make it less likely. That regression would occur, so theres a lot to look forward to in the weeks and months ahead, even as we deal with the challenge with this moment. Um and i look forward to being back in france to do that. Thank you. Thank you. A new job. So thank you very much. A sick tend up please. Of course dont, dont drop the laptop. Sorry about this is very disorganized or a mr. Secretary uh, as the leader of the Us Department that has approve the transfer of the vast majority of these really bombs dropped in this conflict to events like the bombing of the world. Central kitchen kind of like give you pause about continuing the flood of us weapons. It is real. And a 2nd question for both of you. Um uh secular, blinking in minister says your name um the, there has been a rise of ukrainian strikes and russian Oil Refineries of the west has fairly united in saying the strikes are justified. Do you think hitting these facilities is the right strategic approach for you can call to thank you, john, let me take the 2nd question 1st. It has been our view and policy from day one. When it comes to you crying to do everything we possibly can to help ukraine defend itself against this russian aggression. At the same time, we have private support as nor enabled strikes by ukraine outside of its territory. With regard to arn transfers, i think its very important to put this in its proper perspective and to understand what were talking about. First, we have a longstanding commitment to Israel Security and to helping insurance ability to defend itself, sets that of policy from administration to administration, republican, democrat, back and forth. And indeed, that policy developed over many years developed into successive agreements between the United States and israel. Long duration agreements of 10 years and this case to provide military assistance over that timeframe to about 3000000000. 00 a year. Thats the system thats in place and its longer in place. These arms transfers every single one happens is consistent with statutory and policy requirements that includes both informal and formal notifications. Congress and its what we do with every country with whom we have a defense relationship that involves the sale or transfer of arms. No. The other important piece of context is this with israel, and this is also true with other countries. There are a number of open cases open requests of previously notified cases which has not been fully fulfilled or, or completed. In the case of israel, for example, there are many uh, requests that were made and were notified. The congress can agree to that go back a decade or more and it takes time often to produce the, the material or the weapons in question, the parts, etc. These complex systems simply put to take years to actually allow us to fulfill the, the request in the agreement. So many of the cases that you occasionally report on now under when congressional review years ago and were notified years ago. Well, before the conflict and guys start, you know, let me, let me come to that because again, all of this context is very, very important. That we, of course, also go out of our way to make sure that were actually going above and beyond the law. And whats required and briefing congress, we go to the relevant oversight committees, we make sure that theyre aware of ongoing transfers above the statutory threshold, even the ones that theyve approved a long time ago. And even when there is no requirement that there be additional notice or additional approval of any kind. Now weve been focused on trying to make sure that october 7th can never happen again. Uh and but having said that, the security relationship we have with this real is not just about the gaza. Im us october 7th and its also about the threats post is written by his beloved by iran, by various other actors in the region. Each one of which has vowed one way or another to try to destroy. So the weapons of the systems that is real has sought to acquire. And as i said, have been contracted in many cases over many, many years. Go to self defense. They go to the parents trying to avoid more complex. They go to replenishment of their supplies and their stocks. So thats the system thats in place has been in place for a long time. And one that continues now as to the conflict and does from day one, as we have work to impress upon is real, the imperative of protecting civilians of adhering fully to internationally matter try in law to the law of armed conflict. That is something that we are looking at and review on our, on a regular basis. And that were engaged with israel on, on a regular basis, including as recently as yesterday, when we met with, by video with these really delegation f, c, j. C. You have a j as lets do dimensions it back until status and the defense the restaurant is. The address of that is, if this is the direct membrane, you can a z on these, you can this friend suppress and they dont consider them that question on the as riley attack, the question is directed to both of you the say the attack on the run in embassy in damascus, the fair escalation in that age and as a result also o commenting on what has recently taken place in gaz uh, has is right across any red lines. And what are the red lines inc, s or l squared with respect to is, was asked to be clear from the beginning the secretary of state. And i have been working towards stating the way from any leads and the escalation. However, there are certain actors, what if into words prolonging the conflict in that age and namely the acts. And that id say also the attacks, again as the lights and states assets in syria and run. The advent of cases rests on the side of those holes, z, as i said, we are working towards the stating away from any further escalation. And the reason thats why i wouldnt comment on what has happened. I fail, itd be the same. I a today to we are working together in order to prevent that escalation, be 1011. 00 in iraq, syria, and that id see or is it a name and, and with respect to the, is ladia tax on the embassy in syria. Were working towards establishing fact, let me know who the young man itself was because it happened. And so again, on the details. However, were working together in the United States and friends on daily basis to prevent further escalation and lebanon told us that we are convinced means that neither hezbollah, lebanon, or as i, or even a run, wish to direct data such that conflict. So you can see that you to some people should a need is a 100 years, but i needed the volt busy a deal that im putting new twist on the puzzle. I mean, he can a thank you. Hi simon. This from, from reuters. I just especially wanted to come back to the issue of the world ser, uh well its central kitchen workers, the 7 cuz i work as who accounts fine. Is there any strikes i have the owner of that to you. 91 of them is on the front come, i can testify to this for lice, kindness of selflessness that we could see in the work that she was doing. You know this morning ive seen an image of the australian passport covered in blood. Its quite striking century bank and youve been wanting for several months about the need for more humanitarian aid to get into a job. You recently talked about this time and conditions that this is the reason why these well 3 kitch wealth central kitchen was with a if youve called for an investigation. But this isnt the 1st time that i come boys have been hit in the 1st time that these riley is. I have been taking action thats restricted age by going into the gaza strip and being distributed. And so i really wanted to ask uh, youre going to do more if this continues, this has continued for months. You know, is that more than you can do then simply raise these issues with the x rays. And if their investigation comes back, uh, with certain findings, you know, is best on action. The United States, as the main backer of israel, is gonna take regarding that. And secondly, the funds of propose a new Un Security Council resolution on gaza that goes further than the one that of us abstained on last month. Because the decisive in error variable measures taken by parties towards the 2 state solution sector. Black. And youve called for a pathway to a 2 state solution depends how this engine state. So what do you suppose of such a resolution until the foreign minister regarding that resolution you are sure to of having us support for that the us has used as beat. So several times since ill tell you, but to block resolutions on gaza. So would you called on century blinking to not use the visa or in this case i just signed it with regard to you. Im sorry, assistance going back to the very 1st trip that i made a to israel after october 7th, a few days later. And every trip subsequent to that. And i and many others starting the present buttons have worked to impress upon israel, the moral, the strategic, the legal imperative of doing Everything Possible to provide the amount of training assistance to people who need it. And of course weve seen israel take important steps over the last 6 or 7 months, whether it was opening drug shalom, whether it was actually starting by opening the rafa crossing to begin to allow assistance in a credential loan guarantee. Chill deliveries, flowers for the ash drug port, opening a new gate, 96 gate just a couple of weeks ago. Now the Maritime Court or that many of us are working to, to establish. Theyve taken steps, but it is simply put in sufficient it is not enough to meet the needs of the children. The one is the man and gaza, who remained caught in our its across fire from us as making. So in our conversations with these really government, including just last week when the defense minister was in washington. And just yesterday when we were on a Video Conference with is really counterparts. We impressed again upon them the imperative of now searching and sustaining assistance. And not only getting it into gaza, but within garza getting it to everyone who needs it, including in the northwards, you know, the conditions are the most challenged and world world central kitchen was laboring to get assistance to people. So we and many others, including france, are intensely focused on this. And we are looking very carefully to see the necessary steps are taken to ensure that the assistance needed gets in and gets the people who need it. This also involves issues like much better coordination on the ground. Well see what the investigation of the incident was for a central kitchen reveal. But coordination has been a premium problem. The confliction, as well as other challenges, destroyed rhodes, lack of trucks within guys and things of that nature that has to be remedied as well as the Access Points into gaza. Having said all of that, im not going to get into hypotheticals or get ahead of myself. Forget ahead of the of the administration. All i can tell you is this is an area of intense focus and absolute necessity. When it comes to the Security Council of transfer united