British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said, “I am horrified by the attacks by Hamas terrorists against Israeli residents this morning.
In the midst of the “war” between Israel and Hamas, which began after the Palestinian militant organization fired thousands of rockets into Israel this morning, world leaders have demanded a halt to hostilities and safe passage for civilians.
According to reports, militants from Hamas have kidnapped a number of Israelis.
Deeply disturbed by the news of terrorist strikes in Israel, the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on X. The innocent victims’ families are in our thoughts and prayers. In this trying hour, we stand in solidarity with Israel.
“I am appalled by the terrorist strikes carried out by Hamas this morning on Israeli residents. Israel has the unalienable right to self-defense. British citizens who are in Israel should heed travel warnings, according to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of Britain, who is in contact with Israeli officials.
“I vehemently condemn the recent acts of terrorism against Israel. French President Emmanuel Macron stated, “I offer my complete solidarity with the victims, their families, and loved ones.
“Israel has brought us shocking news today. We are gravely shocked by the rocket fire coming from Gaza and the rising violence. Germany denounces these Hamas attacks and supports Israel, according to Olaf Scholz, the country’s chancellor.
I just had a conversation with Prime Minister Netanyahu regarding the unusual attack Hamas launched against Israel. Israel’s right to self-defense is fully supported by the Netherlands, according to Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands. “I told him that the Netherlands categorically condemns this terrorist action.
The unexpected attack Hamas launched against Israel on Saturday was praised as a “proud operation” by a top adviser to Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. At a gathering in Tehran to assist Palestinian youngsters, Rahim Safavi declared, “We support the proud operation of Al-Aqsa Flood.” “We support this operation, and we are sure that the resistance front also supports this issue.”
Egypt issued a statement from the foreign ministry, which the state news agency reported, warning of “grave consequences” if tensions between Israel and the Palestinians rose. It suggested “exercising maximum restraint and avoiding exposing civilians to further danger” .
At a gathering for his ruling AK Party in Ankara, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan urged caution from all parties. “They must refrain from aggressive acts,” he stated.
According to Mikhail Bogdanov, deputy foreign minister, Russia is in contact with Israel, the Palestinians, and Arab nations regarding the escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. “It goes without saying that we always call for restraint,” he stated.
Israel is at “war” with Hamas, according to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Israeli leader said in a statement that “we are at war, not in an operation or in rounds, but at war,” adding that Hamas had launched a “murderous surprise attack” on Israel and its citizens.
“I’ve ordered a thorough mobilization of reserves, and I also want us to launch an unprecedented amount of firepower back at the enemy. The adversary will pay an extraordinary price, he warned.
The Israeli army claimed to be battling Gaza terrorists who had crossed into Israel on foot, by boat, and by paraglider.
It was a combined ground raid which happened through paragliders, through the sea and through the ground, Israel army spokesman Richard Hecht told reporters. “Right now we’re fighting. We’re fighting in certain locations around the Gaza Strip… our forces are now fighting on the ground” in Israel, he added.
