Iran supported the Palestinian group.
The world’s reaction to the biggest attack by Hamas on Israel in recent years / photo ua.depositphotos.com
A number of countries have condemned a massive attack by the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas on Israeli cities, after which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that his country was at war.
In particular, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated that Kyiv “strongly condemns the ongoing terrorist attacks against Israel, including rocket attacks on civilians in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.”
“We express our support for Israel in its right to defend itself and its people,” the Ukrainian agency said in a statement. The German and French foreign ministries also condemned the Hamas attack.
The head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, called the attacks “terrorism in its most despicable form”. “Israel has the right to defend itself against such terrible attacks,” she stressed.
British Foreign Secretary James Cleverley said that the United Kingdom supports Israel’s right to protection.
“The United Kingdom unequivocally condemns the horrific attacks by Hamas on Israeli civilians,” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he was shocked by the attacks. “We are in contact with the Israeli authorities and British citizens in Israel should adhere to travel advice,” Sunak added.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called on Israel and the Palestinians to “act wisely”. “We call on all sides to act sensibly and stay away from impulsive steps that increase tensions,” Erdogan said.
Hungary also stated that it recognizes Israel’s right to self-defense, condemns the attack and expresses its sincere condolences for the losses. “We assure the government and people of Israel of Hungary’s support and sympathy,” said the head of the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Peter Szijjártó.
At the same time, Iran announced that it supports Palestinian fighters. Rahima Safavi, an adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, congratulated the militants on the launch of the biggest attack on Israel in recent years. “We welcome the Palestinian fighters. We will support the Palestinian fighters until the liberation of Palestine and Jerusalem,” he said.
Hamas attack on Israel – top news
On the morning of Saturday, October 7, militants of the Palestinian Islamic movement Hamas launched a massive rocket attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip. According to the IDF, more than 2,000 rockets were fired at Israel. In addition, the militants penetrated into settlements on the border. There are reports of the crimes of killing military and civilians, taking people prisoner.
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant approved the draft of reserve soldiers. The chief spokesman of the Israel Defense Forces, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, said that martial law had been declared in the country. Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu released a video message almost five hours after the attack, in which he declared that his country was in a state of war.
In response to the Hamas attack, the Israeli army launched Operation Iron Swords, explosions were heard in Gaza.
According to the latest data from the Ministry of Health of Israel, at least 545 people were injured as a result of rocket attacks and terrorist attacks.
Doomsday War – Hamas attacks Israel on anniversary
The Hamas attack coincided with the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War, or Yom Kippur War. This 18-day armed conflict broke out in 1973 between Israel on one side and Egypt and Syria on the other. The war began on October 6, 1973, on the day of the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur, with an unexpected attack by Egyptian and Syrian troops for the Israelis. The Israeli troops managed to restrain the Egyptian and Syrian offensive, and then go on a counteroffensive. By the end of the war, Israel managed to recapture the occupied Sinai Peninsula and the Golan Heights.
The Yom Kippur War had a significant impact on the Arab-Israeli conflict. It showed that Israel is not an invincible power and led the Arab countries to reconsider their policies towards Israel.
Hamas – what you need to know about the movement
Hamas is a Palestinian Islamist movement and political party that has ruled the Gaza Strip since July 2007. The goal of the organization, which is recognized as a terrorist in a number of countries, is the creation of an independent Palestinian state on the entire territory of historical Palestine, including the territory of modern Israel.
Hamas’s military wing, the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, has been in existence since 1991 and has carried out thousands of attacks during that time, killing hundreds of civilians and soldiers in Israel. Today’s attack by Hamas was the biggest in recent years.
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