Western leaders have strongly condemned the unprecedented incursion by Palestinian militants into southern Israel, emphasizing the Jewish state’s right to defend itself: a traditional position. Just like that of Tehran, which welcomes Hamas’ attack against its enemy and its black beast. Taken by surprise, Arab states in the Middle East are calling for restraint.
“I spoke with President Herzog and Prime Minister Netanyahu. I condemn the attacks carried out from Gaza against Israel, its soldiers and its population. France stands in solidarity with Israel and the Israelis, committed to their security and their right to defend themselves. wrote French President Emmanuel Macron, who offered his condolences to the victims. “Germany condemns these Hamas attacks and stands with Israel,” said Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Condemning the incursion, British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly added that “The UK will always support Israel’s right to defend itself”.
Ready to support Tel Aviv beyond words, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said his department would send aid. “In the days ahead, the Department of Defense will ensure that Israel has what it needs to defend itself and protect civilians against indiscriminate violence and terrorism”did he declare.
Earlier today, US President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “horrible attacks underway in Israel”, according to a White House press release. Mr Biden said Washington was “ready to offer all appropriate assistance to support the government and people of Israel”. “ The United States warns any other party hostile to Israel that seeks to benefit from this situation,” US President Joe Biden made a point of adding, in a clear allusion to Tehran and its Lebanese Shiite ally, Hezbollah.
Hezbollah says it is following the situation “with great interest”
In recent years, Hamas has restored its ties with these two actors, which the Palestinian movement’s support for the Syrian rebellion had damaged. The Islamic Republic welcomed the “proud operation” launched by Hamas. Speaking via its media Al-Manar, Hezbollah assured for its part that it “closely followed important developments on the Palestinian scene and followed the situation on the ground with great interest”. Without announcing its intention to join the attacks of the Palestinian factions.
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