Hamas’ recent attacks on Israel have sparked a strong reaction from many countries around the world. The United States, the European Union and many capitals condemned these terrorist acts, emphasizing Israel’s legitimate right to defend itself and expressing solidarity with the Israeli people. This escalation of violence between Hamas and Israel has also been denounced by the UN, China, Russia and other international actors.
US President Joe Biden has clearly affirmed the United States’ unwavering support for Israel. In remarks at the White House, he said the United States stands with Israel and will never fail to support it. The Pentagon also assured that it would provide Israel with the necessary assistance to defend itself.
The European Union, through European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Foreign Minister Josep Borrell, condemned the Hamas attacks, calling them terrorist and emphasizing Israel’s right to defend itself. The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, also condemned these indiscriminate attacks, highlighting their devastating impact on innocent civilians.
The UN, through its Secretary General Antonio Guterres and its Middle East envoy Tor Wennesland, condemned these abominable attacks and called for an immediate ceasefire. They also stressed the importance of diplomatic efforts to avoid an escalation of violence.
China expressed its deep concern over this escalation of tensions and violence and called on all parties to exercise restraint and an immediate ceasefire to protect civilians and avoid a deterioration of the situation.
Russia also expressed concern over the situation in the region and called on the parties for an immediate ceasefire and to exercise restraint. Iran, meanwhile, welcomed Hamas’s attacks on Israel, showing its support for the resistance movement.
Other countries such as Qatar, Turkey, Ukraine and Brazil also reacted to the attacks, urging restraint and condemning the acts of violence.
Faced with this escalation of violence, it is essential that all parties exercise restraint and seek diplomatic solutions to end the hostilities. Respect for international law and the protection of civilians are absolute priorities in this context. The international community must work together to prevent a major regional escalation and foster constructive dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians.