The deadly assault on Israeli communities by Hamas terrorists sparked an outpouring of support for Israel from leaders and lawmakers.
The sudden and shocking attack on Israel by the Hamas terror group that controls the Gaza Strip on Saturday has prompted leaders and organizations to express condolences for the Israelis killed and support for the country as it reels from the assault.
Israelis in the southern part of the country woke up to the sound of incoming rockets and air raid sirens, with armed Hamas operatives breaching Israel’s fortified fence and entering Israeli communities along the Gaza border by land and sea.
The terrorists clashed with Israeli soldiers, killing some and abducting others, also murdering and kidnapping civilians, including women, children, disabled, and the elderly.
Over 200 Israelis have been killed in the Hamas invasion, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
Israel’s health ministry has reported that over 1,452 Israelis have been injured, including 18 in critical condition and 267 severe.
The Gaza Health Ministry has said that the Palestinian death toll has risen to 232 and over 1,600 wounded.
Leaders and organizations in the United States and from across the world have expressed their grief for the lives lost and hope for a resolution of the conflict.
‘It’s Unconscionable’
“The world is seeing appalling images,” President Joe Biden said in a post on X. “Thousands of rockets raining down on Israeli cities. Hamas terrorists killing not only Israeli soldiers, but civilians on the streets and in their homes. It’s unconscionable.”
“Israel has a right to defend itself–full stop,” the president added, with the Israeli Foreign Ministry expressing its appreciation to America’s commander-in-chief.
In a speech, President Biden assured Israel that America’s support for its security is “rock solid and unwavering.”
He warned any parties that are hostile towards Israel not to exploit the chaos and attack.
“Let me say this as clearly as I can: This is not a moment for any party hostile to Israel to exploit these attacks to seek advantage,” he said.
“The world is watching.”
By Tom Ozimek
