The Palestinian resistance organization Hamas announced “Operation Tornado al-Aqsa” by launching the biggest attack in history on Israel. 200 Israelis have been killed while many officials have been taken hostage. On the situation taking place on the political scene There has also been an international reaction.
United States
America has condemned the attack of Hamas in Israel.
President Joe Biden is receiving updates and White House officials are in close contact with Israel, the White House said in a statement.
The Arab League
Arab League chief Ahmed Abu al-Ghait called for a “military operation in Gaza” and an “immediate cessation of armed conflict between the two sides”.
“Israel’s continued implementation of violent and extremist policies is a ticking time bomb that is depriving the region of any serious chance of stability in the near future,” he said.
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry called for an “immediate end to violence” between Israel and the Palestinians.
Saudi officials said that we are monitoring the unusual developments between various Palestinian factions and the Israeli occupation forces, which have led to an increase in violence on several fronts.
Qatar
Qatar has blamed Israel for the continued escalation of violence against the Palestinian people.
The Foreign Ministry called on both sides to show restraint and called on the international community to stop Israel from launching a war against Palestinian civilians in Gaza.
Brazil
Brazil, the head of the United Nations Security Council, announced that it will convene an emergency meeting of the body to deal with the escalating violence.
In a statement, Brazil’s foreign ministry urged the parties to condemn the bombings and ground attacks carried out in Israel today, starting from the Gaza Strip.
Belgium
The Foreign Minister has strongly condemned the massive rocket attacks against Israeli citizens. He said that violence and terrorism are obstacles to dialogue.
“We are with all the victims, and are assessing the situation,” the Belgian minister said.
Czech Republic
The President of the Czech Republic called terrorism against Israel and its civilian population a deplorable act. He said that the rocket attacks and the infiltration of Hamas commandos into Israel will stop any attempt at a peaceful solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict for a long time.
European Commission
The President of the European Commission said that I unequivocally condemn the terrorist attack of Hamas against Israel, Israel has the right to defend itself against such heinous attacks.
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