French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a "humanitarian truce" in the Hamas-Israel conflict to protect civilians in Gaza and expedite the release of hostages. Macron's statement went beyond what was agreed upon by EU leaders in a final statement, which called for "humanitarian corridors and pauses." The conflict has resulted in heavy bombardment, with Hamas militants killing 1,400 people and taking more than 220 hostages. Israel has responded with a relentless bombing campaign, resulting in the deaths of 7,326 people, mostly civilians.