Much of the world reacted with outrage to the deadly surprise attack on Israel by the Islamist militant group Hamas on Saturday, as Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu declared that the country was at war.
“The United States strongly condemns unprovoked attacks by Hamas terrorists against Israeli civilians,” a White House National Security Council spokesman said, adding that National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan had spoken with his Israeli counterpart and was in “close contact with our Israeli . partner.”
US President Joe Biden is expected to speak with Netanyahu soon, according to a CNN report.
The surprise Palestinian attack saw hundreds of rockets hit Israel from Gaza.
More than 500 people were injured and 40 Israelis were killed, according to Israeli officials.
Video shows Hamas gunmen entering southern Israel and carloads of Israelis being slaughtered in their vehicles, with others being taken at gunpoint to Gaza.
Smoke rises in Gaza after an Israeli attack in response to a surprise attack by Hamas in Israel.REUTERS Islamic militants celebrate the attack on Israel over a damaged Israeli tank in Gaza.AP Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that the country is at war. Reuters
“I condemn the indiscriminate rocket fire by Hamas terrorists against Israeli civilians,” said America’s top diplomat in Israel Stephanie Hallett in position at X, formerly Twitter. “I am in contact with Israeli officials, and fully support Israel’s right to defend itself against such terrorist acts.”
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French President Emmanuel Macron also use X to curse attacks.
“I strongly condemn the terrorist attacks that are hitting Israel,” he said. “I express my full solidarity with the victims, and their families and those close to them.”
Josep Borrell, the European Union’s diplomatic chief, condemned the hostage-taking and demanded their immediate release.REUTERS More than 500 people were injured and 40 Israelis were killed, according to Israeli officials. AFP via Getty Images A Palestinian boy reacts next to a burning Israeli vehicle being driven into Gaza by Palestinian gunmen.REUTERS Israeli police officers evacuate a family from a site hit by a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip, in Ashkelon, southern Israel.AP
Josep Borrell, the head of the European Union’s diplomacy, condemned the hostage-taking and demanded their immediate release.
“The news about civilians being held hostage at home or in Gaza is terrible,” he said. “It is against international law.”
The Italian government said it was closely monitoring the attack.
In a statement from the Italian president’s office, the country said it supports Israel’s right to self-defense.
“Terror will never happen,” the statement said.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak also expressed support for Israel and expressed concern for UK nationals on the ground there.
“I was shocked by the attack this morning by Hamas terrorists against Israeli citizens,” he said posted on X. “Israel has the absolute right to defend itself. We are in contact with the Israeli authorities, and Britons in Israel should follow travel advice.”
In Russia, leaders called for an “immediate ceasefire.”
“We call on the Palestinian and Israeli sides to immediately cease fire, abandon violence, show the necessary restraint,” Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
Saudi Arabia, which has been working with the US towards a peace agreement with Israel, is trying to overcome the situation.
In a statement posted on X, it said it was “following the development of the unprecedented situation,” adding “The government calls for an immediate halt to the escalation between the two sides, the protection of civilians, and restraint.”
“I strongly condemn the terrorist attacks that are hitting Israel,” French President Emmanuel Macron said at X. “I express my full solidarity with the victims, and their families and those close to them.” AFP via Getty Images Video shows Hamas gunmen pouring into southern Israel and carloads of Israelis being slaughtered in their vehicles. AFP via Getty Images Emergency personnel work to put out a fire after a rocket was fired from the Gaza Strip, in Ashkelon, Israel October 7, 2023. REUTERS
It added, however, that “The Government recalls its repeated warnings about the danger of an explosive situation due to the continued occupation, the deprivation of the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, and the repetition of systematic provocations against its sanctity. .”
The statement also called on the international community to “activate a credible peace process.”
In Iran, leaders praised Hamas. “We congratulate the Palestinian fighters,” said Rahim Safavi, adviser to the country’s leader Ali Khamenei, according to ISNA news agency. “We will stand with Palestinian fighters until the liberation of Palestine and Jerusalem,” he said.
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