Israel - Palestine War: The World Seems Divided

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Israel - Palestine War: The World Seems Divided

Israel - Palestine: The World Seems Divided (image from X @EyeonPalestine)

As the Israel – Palestine conflict is surging higher each passing moments with report saying nearly 600 Israelis were killed during the  “bloodiest war”  and over 1000 injured, and 370 people from Palestinian side was killed and nearly 2200 injured, the World seems divided in supporting the two countries.

Joe Biden says the United States “unequivocally condemns” the “assault against Israel by Hamas terrorists from Gaza” and said US is ready to provide all sort of aid to the “government and the people of Israel”. US also warns any other “party hostile to Israel seeking advantage in this situation”.  Former President of United States, Donald Trump called the attacks from Hamas as a “disgrace and Israel has every right to defend itself”.

In a statement, Morocco expressed their “deep concern” and “condemns the attack against civilians” on either sides.

The Ministry Of Foreign Affairs of Japan said in a statement that the country “strongly condemns” Hamas”s attack against Israel and urged all parties involved to maintain “maximum restrain” as a method to avoid further “damages and casualties”.

In another statement, the country said it “strongly condemns” the alleged acts of kidnapping of Israeli civilans and urges the “early release” of the captives. The statement also said that the country will practice “close coordination” with the “international community” to calm down the situation.

Kuwait accused Israel for its “blatant attacks” and expressed their “grave concern” over the escalation of the “war”.

Italy “condemns” Hamas”s “brutal attack” against Israel in “strongest terms” and said that Israel have rights to “defend itself”.

Iran made their stance clear and congratulated the “Palestinian fighters”. As per an Iranian news site, Iran declared to “stand by the Palestinian fighters until the liberation of Palestine and Jerusalem”.

Greece “stand with Israel”. The country”s Ministry of Foreign Affairs wrote on X that the country “strongly condemns” Gaza”s rocket attavk against Israel.

Germany too is one the list of those who “strongly condemn” Gaza”s “terrorist attack” against Israel. Annalena Baerbock, the country”s Foreign Minister wrote on X that Germany stands in solidarity with Israel and Israel has full right “under international law to defend itself”.

Jordan continued to call for creating a “Politican horizon” to put a full stop to “occupation” and end all moves that would add fuel to the already fragile situation between Israel and Palestine. In a Statement, Jordan Minister Of Foreign Affairs, Ayman Safadi, released on X (formerly twitter) said, onlu through achieving a “two-states” solution would pave paths for ensuring a “just and comprehensive” peace and security for all.

Foreign Ministry of China said, China is “deeply concerned” about the escalation between Israel and Palestine.

Elon Musk feels “sorry” to see the happenings in Israel and he “hope there can be peace one day”.

Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky wrote on X (formerly twitter) that the attack on Israel was “well planned”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was “deeply shocked by the news of terrorist attack in Israel” and that India stand in solidarity with Israel.

Secretary General of United Nation, Antonio Guterres “condemn in the strongest term” the attack by Hamas on Israel. He also “urge all the diplomatic efforts to avoid a wider conflagration”.

UAE asked the escalation to be stopped immediately and protect the lives of civilians.Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz, said the country is in “solidarity with Israel”.

France, which had tightened its security for the religious holidays happened during the last of September, asked to reinforce the security further more as the Israel – Palestine was surged. The country”s Interior Minister, Gerald Darmanin, said to Agence France Press that, “at a time when terrorist attacks from Gaza are hitting Israel”, he ask everyone to immediately step-up the vigilance and protection of the Jewish community in France. French embassy in Israel is “horrified by the development” in the southers part of Israel. President Emmanuel Macron said France “condemn” Gaza”s attack on Israel and announced the country”s solidarity with Israel.

United Kingdom”s Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak said he was “shocked” by the Hamas “terrorists” attack on Israel. He said the country is in contact with the Israel authorities and advised the British nationals in Israel to “follow travel advice”.

 

Later on Mr. Sunak called the attack by Hamas as “cowardly and depraved” and declared full solidarity with Israel.

Qatar believe Israel is “solely responsible” for the sudden escalation of the current “war” between Israel and Palestine as Israel continuously violated the Palestine people’s rights. Qatar’s Foreign Minister, Muhammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, said in a statement. The Qatar Prime Minister and Foreign Minister and Spanish Foreign Minister had a phone and discussed the issues in Palestine.