On Saturday, October 7, 2023, the whole world was stunned when Hamas militants launched more than 5,000 missile rockets at Israel in a shocking turn of events. This heinous action by Hamas militants led the country that is bearing the brunt of Hamas attack, to declare an open war against it. Israel announced a war on Gaza. The world leaders were quick to respond to it, the UK and EU condemned the attack of Hamas militants on Israel. The Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu declared war as the attack of Hamas militants claimed the lives of more than 200 people and wounded thousands of people. Learn more about Hamas militants’ attack on Israel, in the following sections. Swipe down the page.
Israel’s PM declares war against Hamas and its supporters
However, many big countries have stepped forward to condemn the attack of Hamas militants on Israel and offered support to Israel. While on the other hand, Iran and others lauded the attack of Hamas militants for its proud operation. The United States condemned the unprovoked attack of Hamas before extending its condolences to the people of Israel, in a statement released on Saturday. Lloyd Austin who is the Defense Secretary of the US, stated, “Our commitment to Israel’s right to defend itself remains unwavering…Our agency will work to ensure that Israel has what it needs to defend itself and protect civilians from indiscriminate violence and terrorism,”
James Cleverly, the foreign minister of the UK, said the UK unequivocally condemns the horrific attacks by Hamas on Israeli civilians. The UK will always support Israel’s right to defend itself. As mentioned, the EU also condemned the attack of Hamas on Israel, EU commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said, “I unequivocally condemn the attack carried out by Hamas terrorists against Israel. It is terrorism in its most despicable form,”
Iran Lauded Palestinian Attack on Israel
Iran lauded the attack of Hamas militants by referring it to as the new page in the field of resistance and armed operations. The spokesperson for the foreign ministry, Nasser Kanani said, “Today’s operation marked a new page in the field of resistance and armed operations against the occupiers. The resistance has so far achieved brilliant victories during this operation, and this is a bright spot in the history of the Palestinian people’s struggle against the Zionists,” Beside Iran, Kuwait also called Israel responsible for what it called its blatant attacks.