EU: Hamas terrorist attack… “The European Union is on Israel’s side”
Iran “moves to defend the rights of oppressed Palestinians”
On the 7th (local time), fire extinguishing work is being carried out in the Gaza Strip of Ashkelon, southern Israel, which suffered shelling damage after the Palestinian armed political faction Hamas attacked Israel. AFP Yonhap News
There were voices of condemnation from countries around the world, including the United States and the European Union (EU), over the attack on Israel by the Palestinian armed political faction Hamas. However, Iran and the Lebanese armed faction Hezbollah defended Hamas, saying the attack was a “right of the Palestinian people.” In an emergency speech on the 7th (local time), U.S. President Joe Biden condemned Hamas and confirmed full support for Israel. He said, “The United States is with Israel,” and “With military power for military power, intelligence for intelligence, diplomacy for diplomacy, the United States will ensure that Israel has everything it needs.” President Biden shared the current situation and discussed support measures in a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this morning. Leaders from the European Union and other countries also joined in criticizing Hamas. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on social media There is. “The European Union stands with Israel,” he wrote. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz also wrote on X, “Germany condemns the attacks by Hamas and stands with Israel,” and posted a photo of the Brandenburg Gate lit up with the Israeli flag. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said, “This attack by Hamas was a cowardly and depraved act,” and expressed his position, “We expressed our full solidarity with Prime Minister Netanyahu and will coordinate support in cooperation with our international partners within 24 hours.” French President Emmanuel Macron wrote, “We stand in solidarity with Israel and are doing our best to protect their security and defense rights.” Ukraine, which was at war following Russia’s invasion at the end of February last year, also supported Israel’s right to defense. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Telegram, “I have seen terrible videos of (Hamas) terrorists abusing women and men in Israel and ruthlessly taking even the elderly hostage,” adding, “Israel has every right to protect itself from terrorism.” He wrote: Russia called for “restraint.” Interfax news agency reported that the Russian government is currently in contact with Israel, Palestine, and Arab countries. Countries in the Middle East, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Oman, are also concerned about an escalation of war and have taken action to control the situation. However, Iran, which is hostile to Israel, and Hezbollah, a Shiite Islamic militant political group allied with them, supported Hamas. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Ghagani told state media the attack was “a natural move by the oppressed Palestinian people and resistance groups to defend their rights against the belligerent and provocative policies of the Zionists,” Reuters reported. This was reported. In particular, Hezbollah said that this attack was “a resolute response to Israel’s continued occupation and a message to those who are attempting to normalize relations with Israel.” On the 8th, the day after this statement was made, a mortar from Lebanon hit an Israeli military position. Hezbollah claimed it had fired the bombardment, and Israel fired back. Meanwhile, it has been confirmed that more than 500 people have died so far due to Hamas’ large-scale attack on the 7th and Israel’s counterattack. According to reports from local authorities and media, as of the morning of the 8th, about 300 people were killed and 1,600 injured in Israel, and 232 people were killed and 1,697 injured in the Gaza Strip, Palestine, which is ruled by Hamas. Berlin/correspondent Noh Ji-won zone@hani.co.kr
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2023-10-08 06:24:45
