Foreign Minister Eli Cohen on Sunday received his Danish counterpart Lars Rasmussen, who expressed support for Israel's right to defend itself. Cohen emphasized to his colleague the need for international cooperation in order to put pressure on Hamas and bring about the speedy release of the hostages in Gaza. Cohen and the Danish foreign minister met with representatives of the families of the hostages, who requested that the minister and his government assist in the release of all those being held in Gaza. Cohen said: "Among the many hostages in Gaza is a Danish citizen, and the concern for the fate of our citizens is shared by all." (Itamar Eichner)