The attacks carried out by Hamas against Israel on October 7, 2023 sparked unanimous condemnation from many countries around the world. The United States, European Union, United Nations and other capitals have expressed support for Israel and called for an immediate ceasefire.
In the United States, President Joe Biden reaffirmed his country’s unwavering support for Israel, saying the United States stands with Israel and will never fail to support it. The Pentagon also promised to provide Israel with all necessary support for its defense.
In Europe, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called Hamas attacks terrorism and stressed Israel’s legitimate right to defend itself. The head of European diplomacy, Josep Borrell, condemned the taking of civilians hostage and called for their immediate release. The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, also denounced the indiscriminate attacks against Israel and its people.
The UN strongly condemned the Hamas attacks and called for diplomatic efforts to avoid an escalation of the conflict. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged the international community to act quickly to prevent the situation from getting worse. UN Middle East envoy Tor Wennesland also condemned the attacks and called for their immediate cessation.
Other countries, such as China, Russia, Iran, Qatar, Turkey, Ukraine and Brazil, have also expressed concern over the situation and called for restraint and a peaceful resolution of the conflict. Everyone stressed the importance of protecting civilians and avoiding an escalation of violence.
It is clear that the entire international community condemns these attacks by Hamas against Israel and calls for a return to calm and constructive dialogue to resolve differences. The situation remains tense, but it is essential that all parties exercise restraint and engage in measures to prevent a more serious escalation of the conflict.