Live Updates: Reaction to Hamas Assault on Israel

The most recent developments concerning the assault by Hamas on Israel, along with Israeli and international reactions:

Leaders across Europe have expressed their disapproval of the Hamas assault and have shown support for Israel.

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, conveyed through the platform X, previously known as Twitter, that the assault represents “terrorism at its most reprehensible.” She further stated, “Israel possesses the right to protect itself against such appalling acts.”

Olaf Scholz, the Chancellor of Germany, expressed his profound shock concerning the rocket attacks by the militants and the spiraling violence. He affirmed, “Germany denounces these assaults by Hamas and stands in solidarity with Israel.”

President Emmanuel Macron of France unambiguously condemned the “terrorist assaults” on Israel, extending “full solidarity with the victims, their families, and their close ones.”

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani proclaimed that the Italian government denounces the assaults on Israel “with the highest degree of severity.”

“The safety of individuals, regional stability, and the revival of any political discourse are at stake,” Tajani elaborated in a post on platform X.

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Hezbollah in Lebanon commended Hamas for the operation, asserting that it has “heavenly endorsement and promises ultimate and all-encompassing victory.” The organization contended that the assault serves as a retort to “Israel’s transgressions” and offensives against sacred sites. It claimed, “The determination of the Palestinian populace and the firepower of the resistance are the only options for confronting occupation.”

Hezbollah indicated that its military leadership in Lebanon is closely monitoring the unfolding events and is in direct dialogue with Palestinian commanders, collectively “assessing the circumstances and the ongoing campaign.”

The group admonished Israel’s government to “heed the lessons arising from the actions that the Palestinian resistance has carried out.”

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The foreign ministry of Ukraine expressed its endorsement of Israel’s “right to safeguard itself and its populace” in a Saturday post on its official channel on platform X, formerly known as Twitter.

The ministry underscored its “vehement condemnation of the continuing terrorist offensives against Israel, including rocket attacks aimed at civilians in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.”

It should be noted that Ukraine has been engaged in conflict with Russia since the latter initiated an invasion in February 2022.

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More about Hamas Assault on Israel

• European Commission Statement on Hamas Assault
• German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Remarks
• Statement by President Emmanuel Macron
• Antonio Tajani’s Official Post on the Situation
• Hezbollah’s Official Statement
• Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry Statement
• Contextual Background on Ukraine-Russia Conflict