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Countries around the world have expressed their reactions to the recent wave of violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Israel’s army reported that more than 200 people have been killed in Palestinian attacks by land, sea, and air, while Palestinian authorities claim that more than 230 people have been killed in Israeli air strikes and military operations targeting Gaza. Here is a summary of the international responses:
United States: President Joe Biden emphasized unwavering support for Israel, stating, “The United States stands with Israel, and we will not waver in our support.”
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia called for an immediate cessation of hostilities between the two sides, emphasizing the need to protect civilians and exercise self-control. They also reiterated their concerns about the ongoing Palestinian issues.
UN: The UN’s human rights chief, Volker Turk, called for an immediate end to the violence and urged all parties involved, along with key regional countries, to de-escalate and prevent further bloodshed. He expressed deep concern about reports of Israeli civilians being taken hostage.
EU: EU leaders condemned the attacks by Hamas against Israel, describing them as terrorism. They affirmed Israel’s right to self-defense and called for an immediate halt to the violence. They also expressed solidarity with Israel and demanded the immediate release of any hostages, citing violations of international law.
Brazil: Brazil condemned the attacks on Israel and urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint to prevent further escalation. They announced an emergency UN Security Council meeting to address the crisis.
China: China expressed deep concern over the escalating violence and called on all parties to remain calm, exercise restraint, and immediately cease fire to protect civilians and prevent further deterioration of the situation.
Russia: Russia called for an immediate ceasefire and urged both Palestinian and Israeli sides to renounce violence, exercise restraint, and engage in a negotiation process with international assistance to achieve lasting peace.
Ukraine: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky acknowledged Israel’s right to defend itself and condemned terrorism as a crime against humanity.
Turkey: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan encouraged both Israel and the Palestinians to avoid further escalation and impulsive actions that increase tensions.
France: France expressed full solidarity with Israel, condemned terrorism, and underscored its commitment to Israel’s security.
Germany: Germany affirmed its full solidarity with Israel and recognized Israel’s right, guaranteed by international law, to defend itself against terrorism.
Britain: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed shock over the attacks and stood unequivocally with Israel, condemning Hamas’s actions as cowardly and depraved.
Japan: Japan strongly condemned the cross-border attacks, criticized the kidnapping of Israelis, and called for all parties to exercise utmost restraint to prevent further harm.
South Africa: South Africa expressed grave concern over the escalation in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, emphasizing the need for a credible peace process and a two-state solution based on previous UN resolutions.
India: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed solidarity with Israel during this challenging period and conveyed his deep shock over the terrorist attacks.
Venezuela: Venezuela expressed deep concern over the clashes, citing the difficulties faced by the
