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On 27 October, theUnited Nations General Assembly passedResolution ES-10/21 calling for an "immediate and sustained" humanitarian truce and condemned "all acts of violence aimed at Palestinian and Israeli civilians".On 12 December, the UN General Assembly passedResolution ES-10/22 calling for an immediate ceasefire and the "immediate and unconditional" release of the hostages.
Africa
Algeria: The Foreign Ministry issued a statement heavily condemning the Israeli bombing of Gaza, urging international bodies to intervene in the conflict and declaring sympathy for the Palestinians fighting against "Israeli colonial settlement".[34] In March 2024, Algeria proposed a motion to theUnited Nations Security Council to release a statement condemning theFlour massacre, which was blocked by the United States.[35]
Angola: Angola called for restrain and dialogue by both parties.[36]
Botswana: The Foreign Ministry released a statement condemning violence against civilians by both sides and urged for an immediate cessation of hostilities.[38]
Burundi: In December 2023, Burundi voted against condemning Hamas at the United Nations.[37]
Cape Verde: Cape Verde voted to condemn Hamas at the United Nations.[39]
Cameroon: Cameroon backed Israel and condemned Hamas.[40]
Central African Republic: The Central African Republic voted against condemning Hamas at the United Nations.[39]
Chad: Chad voted against condemning Hamas at the United Nations.[39] On 5 November, it recalled its ambassador to Israel.[21]
Comoros: Comoros voted against condemning Hamas at the United Nations.[39]
Djibouti: Djibouti expressed support for Palestine.[42]
Egypt: Egypt urged both Israel and Palestine to exercise restraint.[43] It also said the international community should "urge Israel to stop the attacks and provocative actions against the Palestinian people and to adhere to the principles of international humanitarian law with regard to the responsibilities of an occupying state."[43] The Foreign Ministry warned of "severe dangers" and encouraged de-escalation.[44] On 25 October, Egyptian PresidentAbdel Fattah el-Sisi warned that aground invasion of the Gaza Strip would cause "many, many civilian casualties".[45] Sisi said that Israel's bombing of Gaza "went beyond the right to self-defense, turning intocollective punishment for 2.3 million people in Gaza."[46]
Eritrea: In December 2023, Eritrea voted against condemning Hamas at the United Nations.[37]
Eswatini: The government said that they would not take sides in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.[47]
Gabon: Gabon was one of four countries to vote at the United Nations Security Council in favor of a Russian-drafted resolution that condemned all violence in Gaza without explicitly condemning Hamas.[48]
Gambia: The Gambia voted against condemning Hamas at the United Nations.[39]
Ghana: The Foreign Ministry released a statement saying that "While Ghana affirms its support for Israel's right to exist and defend itself, it calls on the Israeli government to exercise restraint in its response to Hamas attacks".[49]
Guinea: Guinea voted against condemning Hamas at the United Nations.[39]
Guinea-Bissau: PresidentUmaro Sissoco Embaló condemned the actions by Israel when he called for "a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip, lamenting the escalation of violence and loss of human life."[36] He later called on "both sides to hold back because there is a lot of human loss."[citation needed]
Kenya:Korir Sing'Oei, thePrincipal Secretary in the State Department for Foreign Affairs, said that the country strongly condemned "the despicable terror attack against Israel and regrets the carnage and senseless loss of life", while repudiating "the planners, funders and implementers of this heinous attack". It acknowledged Israel's "right to retaliate", but urged "a peaceful path to resolving this unfortunate development".[50]
Mauritania: Mauritania condemned Israel's military actions and a call for international intervention to protect Palestinian civilians. The Mauritanian government declared three days of national mourning following a deadly strike on a hospital in Gaza, which they described as "genocide" and urged the international community to impose an immediate halt to the violence.[54]
Morocco: The Foreign Ministry expressed "its deep concern at the deterioration of the situation and the outbreak of military action in the Gaza Strip", and condemned "attacks against civilians wherever they may be".[55] Morocco voted against condemning Hamas at the United Nations.[39]
Mozambique: Mozambique was one of four countries at the United Nations Security Council that voted in favor of a Russian-drafted resolution that condemned all violence in Gaza without explicitly condemningHamas.[48]
Namibia: The government condemned the escalation of violence, urged for diplomatic solutions and called on Israel to "cease its attacks and refrain from engaging in provocative acts against the Palestinian people."[56]
Niger: Niger stated its support for Palestine.[40]
Nigeria: Foreign MinisterYusuf Tuggar called for de-escalation, and asked both sides "to exercise restraint, prioritise the safety of civilians and give room for humanitarian considerations".[57]
Rwanda: The government said it "extends its deepest condolences and sympathy to the Government and the People of the State of Israel following attacks on Israeli territory".[58]
South Sudan: PresidentSalva Kiir Mayardit wrote to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that South Sudan expressed "deepest sympathies to you and the people of Israel for the people you have lost to the heinous and provoked terror by Hamas," stating further that "no amount of political grievances can justify the killings of innocent civilians".[67] South Sudan voted to condemn Hamas at the United Nations.[39]
Sudan: TheForeign Ministry said that Sudan supported "the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people to have their independent state", and called "for adherence to international resolutions and the protection of innocent civilians".[68][42]
Tanzania: The Foreign Ministry condemned all violence and called for dialogue between both sides.[69]
Togo: Foreign MinisterRobert Dussey issued a statement saying that Togo "strongly condemns the Hamas terrorist attack against Israeli civilians."[70]
Tunisia: A statement from the Presidency said that the abstention was because the resolution did not go far enough in order to support the Palestinian people. It said that its "position will be to fully stand by the Palestinian people until they recover their entire land".[71]
Antigua and Barbuda: The government issued a statement condemning Hamas and conveying sympathies to the families of the victims of the attacks.[73]
Argentina's PresidentJavier Milei and Israeli President Herzog shake hands inBeit HaNassi in Jerusalem on 6 February 2024
Argentina: PresidentAlberto Fernández condemned the "brutal terrorist attacks" against Israel,[74] while theForeign Ministry stated that it "deplores" the "terrorist actions of Hamas against Israeli territory", further expressing solidarity with the Israeli people and sending condolences to those affected.[75] Fernández later said on social media that he had made a phone call to Israeli presidentIsaac Herzog during which he expressed Argentina's "energic repudiation and condemnation of the atrocious terrorist attacks committed by Hamas."[76] After the change of government in December 2023, newly inaugurated presidentJavier Milei stressed his support for Israel during a meeting with Israeli Foreign MinisterEli Cohen. Argentina also changed its position before the UN to abstaining in a resolution demanding a ceasefire.[77][78] On 14 January 2024, Milei said that Argentina "endorses Israel's right to self-defense."[79]
Bahamas: Foreign MinisterFred Mitchell called for the "cessation of activities between Hamas and Israel."[80]
Belize: Foreign MinisterEamon Courtenay called for de-escalation and urged for Palestinian statehood, with East Jerusalem as the capital.[73] On 15 November 2023, Belize terminated diplomatic ties with Israel, citing its "indiscriminate bombing" in Gaza.[81]
Bolivia: The government expressed "deep concern" at the situation and criticized the "inaction of the United Nations and the Security Council."[82] Bolivia voted against condemning Hamas at theUnited Nations.[39] On 31 October 2023, the nation cut ties with Israel due to "crimes against humanity".[30]
Brazil: TheForeign Ministry stated that as president of theUnited Nations Security Council, Brazil would call an emergency meeting of the body and seek to de-escalate the situation.[83] Brazil condemned the attacks on Israel and expressed condolences with the Israeli people.[84] Brazil also reiterated its support of atwo-state solution based on mutually agreed upon borders.[83] PresidentLuiz Inácio Lula da Silva criticized Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip[85] calling it "the insanity" of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.[86]
Canada: Prime MinisterJustin Trudeau said that "Canada strongly condemns the current terrorist attacks against Israel" and called the violence "completely unacceptable". He added that the country stood with Israel and fully supported "its right to defend itself".[87] Trudeau later put out a statement asserting "Hamas does not represent the Palestinian people nor their legitimate aspirations" and "Canada stands firmly with the Israeli and Palestinian peoples in their right to live in peace, security, with dignity and without fear."[88] On 14 November 2023, Trudeau urged Israel to stop "this killing of women, of children, of babies" in the Gaza Strip. His statements were subsequently criticized by Israeli Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahu.[89] On 21 December, Trudeau stated Israel's actions were putting long-term support into question.[90]
Chile: The government of PresidentGabriel Boric expressed its "absolute condemnation" of the attacks "against a series of towns and cities in Israel", sending condolences to the victims' families and its solidarity with the people of Israel. It also called for an end to "unconducive" violence, and asked the international community for a "direct and good-faith negotiations" between Israel and Palestine, that could lead to a peace agreement that is "fair, full and definitive". It also supported a two-state solution, with safe frontiers agreed upon mutually and internationally recognized.[91] On 1 November, Chile recalled its ambassador to Israel, citing "unacceptable" violations of international humanitarian law in the Gaza Strip.[23] On 18 January 2024,Foreign MinisterAlberto van Klaveren stated the country's interest in an investigation by theInternational Criminal Court into Israeli war crimes.[92]
Colombia: The Foreign Ministry issued a statement calling for an urgent resumption of "dialogue between Israel and Palestine to begin a peace process that leads to peaceful coexistence, within mutually agreed upon secure borders and internationally recognized, with full support for the territorial integrity of the parties."[93] Israel later halted all security exports to Colombia after presidentGustavo Petro compared the IDF toNazi Germany.[94] In response, Petro threatened to suspenddiplomatic relations between the two countries, stating that "we do not support genocides".[95] On 31 October, Petro recalled Colombia's ambassador to Israel in protest over the "massacre of Palestinian people".[96] On 1 May 2024, Petro announced that Colombia would sever diplomatic relations with Israel over its conduct in Gaza.
Costa Rica: The Foreign Ministry condemned the attacks as terrorism, and expressed its solidarity with Israel.[97]
Dominica: Prime MinisterRoosevelt Skerrit condemned the conflict, calling it "abhorrent".[73] In December 2023, Dominica voted against condemning Hamas at the United Nations.[37]
Ecuador: The government condemned the attacks on Israel, expressed solidarity with the Israeli people, and reiterated that it was committed to a negotiated, definitive and fair solution for both Israel and Palestine.[99]
El Salvador: PresidentNayib Bukele, who is of Palestinian descent, described Hamas as "savage beasts" on X, stating that Hamas "[does] not represent the Palestinians" and compared the group toMS-13, a Salvadoran criminal gang. Bukele expressed his support for the Palestinian people and called on Palestinians to "get rid of those animals [Hamas] and let the good people thrive".[100] In December 2023, El Salvador voted against condemning Hamas at the United Nations.[37]
Guatemala: The Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the attacks. It conveyed its solidarity to the People and Government of Israel, and advocated for the prompt restoration of peace.[101]
Honduras: The government issued a statement condemning Hamas for the attacks, expressed solidarity with the people of Israel and made a call for a ceasefire.[102] However, on 3 November, Honduras recalled its ambassador to Israel citing violations of international humanitarian law in Gaza.[25]
Jamaica: Prime MinisterAndrew Holness condemned the attacks on Israel and conveyed his sympathies to its people.[73]
Pro-Palestinian protest inMexico City on 29 November 2023
Mexico: TheForeign Ministry condemned the attacks on Israel, and noted that Israel and Palestine had a right to coexist in peace.[103][104] PresidentAndrés Manuel López Obrador reiterated such on 9 October, calling for a two-state solution.[105] On 18 January 2024, Mexico announced support for investigation into Israeli war crimes in Gaza by the International Criminal Court after reviewing UN reports and theSouth Africa's genocide case against Israel.[92]
Nicaragua: PresidentDaniel Ortega condemned the "terrible aggravation" of the conflict and said that the country was always in "solidarity with the Palestinian cause."[106]
Panama: PresidentLaurentino Cortizo "firmly" condemned the attacks and expressed solidarity with the Israeli people.[82]
Paraguay: PresidentSantiago Peña condemned "these inhuman actions that threaten the peace of the world", while the Foreign Ministry condemned the attacks.[107]
Peru: TheForeign Ministry strongly condemned the attacks by Hamas, and reaffirmed its commitment to the peace process between Israel and Palestine.[108]
Saint Lucia: In December 2023, Saint Lucia voted against condemning Hamas at the United Nations.[37]
Suriname: Suriname condemned the actions byHamas and called for de-escalation.[110]
Trinidad and Tobago: In December 2023, Trinidad and Tobago voted against condemning Hamas at the United Nations.[37]
U.S. Secretary of StateAntony Blinken and Israeli PresidentIsaac Herzog in Tel Aviv, Israel, 12 October 2023U.S. PresidentJoe Biden with Israeli Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahu and PresidentIsaac Herzog, 18 October 2023U.S. PresidentDonald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu at the White House, 7 April 2025
United States: PresidentJoe Biden issued a statement condemning the attacks and saying that he was ready to offer "all appropriate means of support to the Government and people of Israel".[111][112] Actingambassador to Israel,Stephanie Hallett said she was "sickened by the images coming out of southern Israel of dead and wounded civilians at the hands of terrorists from Gaza".[113][114] The White House issued a statement saying the United States "unequivocally condemns the unprovoked attacks by Hamas terrorists against Israeli civilians".[115] Immediately following the initial attacks on Israel, theUS Office of Palestinian Affairs on 7 October urged "all sides" to refrain from "retaliatory attacks".[116] US Defense SecretaryLloyd Austin on 8 October ordered the deployment of acarrier strike group led by the aircraft carrierUSS Gerald R. Ford to theEastern Mediterranean. The group also included the cruiserUSS Normandy and the destroyersUSS Thomas Hudner,USS Ramage,USS Carney, andUSS Roosevelt.[117] On 9 October, theWhite House was lit up in the colors of the Israeli flag.[118] On 10 October, President Biden announced that "Hamas has set a goal of killing Jews".[119][120] He also said that Hamas' attacks aimed to halt an agreement between Israel and Saudi Arabia.[121] TheUS Treasury Department imposed sanctions on ten individuals and entities affiliated with Hamas and its financial networks in retaliation to its attack on Israel.[122] In an interview that aired on 15 October, President Joe Biden said an Israeli occupation of Gaza "would be a big mistake", adding that he was "confident Israel will act under the rules of war".[123][124] He also said that Hamas must be eliminated, that there must be a path to a Palestinian state,[125] and regarded the initial Hamas attack as consequential asThe Holocaust.[126] On 12 December, Biden warned that Israel was losing international support because of its "indiscriminate bombing" of Gaza.[127] On 1 February 2024, theUS House of Representatives passed a bill to prohibit individuals associated with Hamas and other perpetrators of the 7 October attack from seeking immigration-related relief or protections in the United States. The resolution, an amendment to the US immigration code, specifically targets Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and the Palestine Liberation Organization. The bill now awaits consideration by the US Senate.[128][129] On 8 February, Biden called Israel's actions in Gaza "over the top".[130] Following this, the Biden administration issued anational security directive requiring written assurances from Israel (and other countries) that it was using US-supplied weapons in line with international law.[131][132] On 20 February, the US proposed a draft UN Security Council resolution, calling for a "temporary ceasefire in Gaza as soon as practicable, based on the formula of all hostages being released". It stated that aRafah offensive would have "serious implications" and "should not proceed under current circumstances". The US said it would not yet put the resolution to a vote as it wanted to allow negotiations to continue.[133][134] In early March, the US beganairdrops of aid into Gaza[135] and began building theGaza floating pier so aid can be delivered by sea. On 4 March, US vice presidentKamala Harris called for "an immediate ceasefire for at least the next six weeks" because of "the immense scale of suffering in Gaza". She said Israel must let more aid into Gaza and called on Hamas to accept a ceasefire deal involving the release of hostages.[136] Over 100 American localities had passedresolutions calling for a ceasefire in the war.[137] On 22 March, the US put forward a draft UN Security Council resolution which stated the "imperative" for "an immediate and sustained ceasefire", facilitating aid delivery and supporting ongoing talks between Israel and Hamas, linked to the release of hostages. It was vetoed by Russia and China.[138] On 25 March, the US abstained on aUN Security Council ceasefire resolution, allowing it to pass.[139]
Uruguay: PresidentLuis Lacalle Pou said he strongly condemned the Hamas attacks and called for an "immediate cessation of violence against the Israeli people".[140][141] TheForeign Ministry issued a statement in which it expressed that the Government and the Uruguayan people "deplore with the greatest firmness the terrorist actions underway against Israel and its population," and stressed their rejection of terrorism and their commitment to the security of Israel.[142][143]
Venezuela: The Foreign Ministry issued a statement expressing its "profound concern over the evolution of recent events in the Gaza Strip, while considering that the escalation is the result of the impossibility of the Palestinian people to find a space in multilateral international legality to assert their historical rights". The statement called for dialogue and the implementation of theUnited Nations Security Council Resolution 2334.[144]
Asia
Celebrations in Iran, 7 October 2023
Afghanistan: The Foreign Ministry said that the country had "carefully monitored the recent events in the Gaza Strip" and considered "the occurrence of such events to be the result of Israeli Zionists trampling on the rights of the oppressed Palestinian people and repeated insults and disrespect to Muslim holy places, and any type of defense and the resistance of the Palestinian people for freedom."[145]
Bahrain: The Foreign Ministry called for de-escalation, and affirmed its support of atwo-state solution.[146] On 9 October it officially condemned Hamas' kidnappings.[147][148] On 2 November, Bahrain recalled its ambassador to Israel and cut off all economic relations citing its war in Gaza.[19]
Anti-Israel banner at a demonstration in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: TheForeign Ministry issued a press statement calling for an immediate ceasefire and solving the conflict with dialogue and diplomacy. It condemned the armed conflict, expressed deep concern over the "tragic loss of civilian lives", and urged both sides to "exercise maximum refrainment".[149][150] It also denounced the "Israeli occupation andforced settlements on Palestinian Territories" and reaffirmed its support for thetwo-state solution.[151][152][153]
Brunei: Brunei reiterated solidarity with Palestinians.[154]
Cambodia: TheForeign Ministry issued a statement condemning all forms of violence and terrorist acts and called on all parties involved in the fighting in Israel to exercise the utmost restraint and seek avenues.[155]
China: The Foreign Ministry expressed concern over the "escalation of tensions and violence between Palestine and Israel", urging relevant parties to "exercise restraint and immediately end the hostilities to protect civilians and avoid further deterioration of the situation".[156][157] After a diplomat from the Israeli embassy criticized Beijing for not condemning Hamas, ministry spokeswomanMao Ning renewed calls for a two-state solution and said as "a friend to both Israel and Palestine, what we hope to see is the two countries living together in peace."[158][159] On 18 October, China's UN ambassadorZhang Jun condemned the "heinous attack" onAl-Ahli Hospital and urged Israel to "fulfil its obligations under international humanitarian law", adding that Palestinians had been forced to move south because of Israel's evacuation order "only to suffer from air strikes in the south as well".[160] China voted against condemning Hamas at theUnited Nations.[39] On 30 October, China's embassy in France posted a photo onX comparing intact buildings inXinjiang with buildings in Gaza destroyed in the bombing; the photo was criticised by heads of the World Uyghur Congress andEast Turkistan Government in Exile.[161] Regarding an ICJ order calling on Israel to take measures to prevent genocide in Gaza, Foreign Ministry spokesmanWang Wenbin on 29 January 2024 said it was a response to the international community's concern about easing thehumanitarian crisis there, adding: "We hope the ICJ's provisional measures can be effectively implemented."[162][163] At a news conference in Beijing on 7 March 2024, Foreign MinisterWang Yi called the conflict "a tragedy for humanity and a disgrace for civilisation",[164] adding that "injustice done to the Palestinian people must be corrected."[162]
Indonesia: TheForeign Ministry issued a statement expressing its deep concern "with the escalation of conflict between Palestine and Israel", and urged the immediate end of violence to avoid further human casualties. It also called for the occupation of Palestinian territories by Israel as the root of the conflict, to be resolved in accordance with the parameters agreed upon by the United Nations.[168] PresidentJoko Widodo, in his address on 10 October, urged both sides to stop the conflict, deescalate the tensions, and ordered the foreign ministry to protect Indonesian nationals currently in Palestine and Israel.[169]
Iran: The Supreme Leader of Iran AyatollahAli Khamenei said that "the U.S. is responsible for the recent crimes." He added, "If the crimes of the Zionist regime continue, no one can stop the Muslims and the resistance forces".[170] Yahya Rahim Safavi, former commander of theIslamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and an adviser to the Khamenei, congratulated the Palestinian fighters, and stated that Iran would "stand by the Palestinian fighters", until the "liberation of Palestine and Jerusalem". AyatollahAhmad Alamolhoda, a representative of Khamenei asked people to be ready to mobilize for a war between Islam and infidels.[171] During a session of theIslamic Consultative Assembly, legislators rose from their seats and chanted "Down with Israel", "Down with America", and "Welcome Palestine".[172] After speaking by phone with Hamas leaderIsmail Haniyeh and Islamic Jihad leaderZiyad al-Nakhalah, PresidentEbrahim Raisi praised the "legitimate defense" of the Palestinian nation and said Israel and its supporters "must be held accountable".[173] Foreign Ministry spokespersonNasser Kanaani said that Hamas' attack showed increased confidence by the Palestinians against Israel.[174] He also denied claims of Iranian involvement in Hamas' attack.[175] During a meeting with UN diplomatTor Wennesland on 14 October, foreign ministerHossein Amir-Abdollahian warned that Iran could intervene in the war if the IDF launched aground invasion of Gaza.[176][177]
Iraq: The official government spokesperson said that military operations undertaken by the Palestinians were a natural result of decades of "systemic oppression" by the "Zionist Occupation authority".[174]
Japan: AForeign Ministry spokesperson said that the country "strongly condemns the rocket attacks and armed incursions against Israel" and expressed "its condolences to the bereaved families and its heartfelt sympathy to the injured".[178]
Jordan:King Abdullah II warned that continued escalation of the conflict would create negative repercussions on the region and urged restraint, the protection of civilians and respect for international humanitarian law.[179] Foreign MinisterAyman Safadi warned of the "volatility" of the situation.[180] On 1 November, Jordan recalled its ambassador to Israel, accusing the country of creating an "unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe" and "killing innocent people in Gaza".[26] It also said that Israel's ambassador, who left Amman shortly after Hamas' attack, would not be allowed to return until the war ended. Prime MinisterBisher Khasawneh said all options were on the table in "dealing with the Israeli aggression on Gaza and its repercussions."[181]
Kazakhstan: Aibek Smadiyarov, the press secretary of theForeign Ministry, urged all parties not to resort to actions that could escalate the situation between the two states and the Middle East region.[182]
Kuwait: Kuwait blamed Israel for what it called its "blatant attacks".[180]
Kyrgyzstan: The Foreign Ministry called for dialogue and the cessation of hostilities.[183]
Laos: The government called for de-escalation and urged for a two-state solution.[184]
Malaysia: TheForeign Ministry issued a statement expressing its "concern over the latest escalation in the Middle East", blaming the root cause on "prolonged illegal occupation,blockade and sufferings, thedesecration of Al-Aqsa, as well as the politics of dispossession at the hands of Israel as the occupier". It called for a return to thepre-1967 border and on theUnited Nations Security Council to "demand all parties stop the violence as well as respect and protect the lives of innocent civilians".[185] Prime MinisterAnwar Ibrahim also explicitly refused to condemn Hamas allegedly under pressure from Western nations, emphasizing his country's long standing relationship with the group.[186] Malaysia voted against condemning Hamas at theUnited Nations.[39] On 20 December, Malaysia announced a ban on Israeli-owned and Israeli-flagged ships, along with those headed for Israel, from docking at Malaysian ports.[187]
Maldives: The Foreign Ministry released a statement saying that the government considered "these deliberate acts of aggression against the innocent civilian population of Palestine a blatant disregard and violation of international humanitarian law, tantamount to a war crime," the statement said.[188]
Mongolia: The Foreign Ministry released a statement saying that the country condemned "the rocket and terror attacks from Gaza on Israel, which have resulted in deaths and injuries of many innocent civilians." It also called "on all parties concerned to immediately end violence and to protect the safety and security of civilians at all cost".[189]
Nepal: Prime MinisterPushpa Kamal Dahal condemned Hamas' offensive on Israel calling it a "terrorist attack".[191]
North Korea:Rodong Sinmun, the official newspaper of the rulingWorkers' Party of Korea, published an editorial blaming Israel for the conflict, stating that the "international community claims that this clash was the result of Israel's constant criminal acts against the Palestinian people, and that the fundamental way out is to build an independent Palestinian state".[192]
Oman: The Foreign Ministry called on the international community to "intervene immediately to stop the ongoing escalation and resort to the rules of international law". It affirmed its support for aTwo-state solution involving a Palestinian state withEast Jerusalem as its capital.[193]
Pakistan: TheForeign Office issued a statement urging an immediate ceasefire and a return to peaceful negotiations, stating that they were "closely monitoring the unfolding situation".[194] Pakistan reiterated its position that the solution to the conflict was atwo-state solution, including the establishment of a viable, sovereign and contiguous State of Palestine withJerusalem as its capital.[195]
Philippines: TheOffice of PresidentBongbong Marcos issued a statement conveying "its deepest sympathies and condolences to those who have lost their family members and loved ones in recent attacks". It also condemned the attack and said that "the Philippines understands the right of states to self-defense in the light of external aggression as recognized in theUnited Nations Charter."[196] TheNational Security Council proposed toofficially designate Hamas as a terrorist organization.[197] The Philippines abstained from voting for a United Nations General Assembly resolution calling for a humanitarian truce in Gaza, due to the lack of explicit condemnation on Hamas' initial attacks on 7 October.[198]
Bangsamoro: TheBangsamoro Parliament on 17 October passed a resolution condemning acts of violence and "collective punishment" against Palestinians and urged for unconditional cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hamas and for both sides to allow the United Nations to establish a humanitarian corridor. It also said that the conflict should not be viewed in isolation and should be understood in the wider context of the decades-long Palestinian struggle towards self-determination.[199] On 16 November, the parliament passed a resolution to reiterate its call for "ceasefire now".[200]
Qatar: TheForeign Ministry issued a statement saying Israel was "solely responsible for the ongoing escalation due to its continuous violations of the rights of the Palestinian people, including the recent repeated incursions into the Al-Aqsa Mosque under the protection of the Israeli police."[201]
Saudi Arabia: TheForeign Ministry released a statement calling for an "immediate halt" to the "escalation" in Israel and Gaza. It added they were "closely following developments in the unprecedented situation between a number of Palestinian factions and the Israel Defense Forces, which has resulted in a high level of violence taking place on a number of fronts there" and reiterated "its repeated warnings [to Israel] of the dangers of the explosion of the situation as a result of the continued occupation, and deprivation of the Palestinian people of their legitimate rights, and the repetition of systematic provocations against its sanctities".[202][203]
Singapore: A spokesperson for theForeign Ministry issued a statement saying that the country strongly condemned "the rocket and terror attacks from Gaza on Israel."[204] On 18 October, Prime MinisterLee Hsien Loong, PresidentTharman Shanmugaratnam and Foreign Affairs MinisterVivian Balakrishnan sent condolence letters to their Palestinian counterparts after theAl-Ahli Hospital explosion and reiterated support the two-state solution.[205] In response to a 11 November op-ed inThe Straits Times by retired diplomatBilahari Kausikan,Home Affairs MinisterK. Shanmugam noted that Kausikan did not emphasise the illegal actions by Israel, saying: "The truth is that Israeli government actions have been contrary to international law, and oppressive to the Palestinians. One can say this while also accepting that parts of the Palestinian leadership has acted very badly, seeking the complete wipe-out of Israel."[206]
South Korea: The Foreign Ministry issued a statement saying that the government strongly condemned "the indiscriminate attacks on Israel from Gaza including rocket attacks", and called for "an immediate halt" to them.[207]
Syria: The Foreign Ministry said an agreement to normalize relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel was now impossible.[211] Syria voted against condemning Hamas at theUnited Nations.[39]
Taiwan: TheForeign Ministry issued a statement saying that the country strongly condemned "the indiscriminate attacks against Israelis carried out by Hamas." It also said Taiwan stood "in solidarity with Israel" and denounced "all forms of terrorism", adding that their thoughts were "with the victims & families at this tragic juncture."[212][213] On 23 October 2023, Taiwanese representative to IsraelLee Ya-Ping [zh] donated US$70,000 to Israeli NGO Pitchon-Lev as aid to Israeli soldiers and families affected by the war.[214][215] Taiwanese PresidentTsai Ing-wen and Foreign MinisterJoseph Wu condemned theApril 2024 Iranian strikes against Israel.[216][217]
Tajikistan: The Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the acts of violence and called on the parties to immediately end the violence and begin dialogue to normalize the situation to prevent an escalation of tensions in the Middle East.[218] Tajikistan voted against condemning Hamas at theUnited Nations.[39]
Thailand: Prime MinisterSrettha Thavisin expressed his deepest condolences to the government and people of Israel, and condemned Hamas' attack.[219] He also put theRoyal Thai Air Force on standby to evacuate its citizens if needed.[220] Deputy foreign affairs minister Jakkapong Sangmanee later said that the country's position was "one of neutrality" and that the government favoured "a solution that would allow Palestine and Israel to coexist."[221]
United Arab Emirates: The Foreign Ministry called for an immediate ceasefire.[222] Later it condemned Hamas for its "serious and grave escalation" and its hostage taking.[223]
Uzbekistan: The Foreign Ministry called on the warring parties to take all measures to quickly end the armed confrontation and resolve the crisis through political and diplomatic means.[224][225]
Yemen: TheForeign Ministry confirmed that the government was following the course of events and escalation taking place in the occupied Palestinian territories, and called for the protection of civilians and an end to the provocations of the Israel Defense Forces and their repeated attacks on the Palestinian people and their sanctities. It also affirmed the government's "firm" position to help achieve the aspirations of the Palestinian people for a decent life, and the establishment of their independent Palestinian state withEast Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with theArab Peace Initiative and relevant international resolutions and legislation.[228][55]
Andorra: Prime MinisterXavier Espot issued a statement condemning the "terrorist attacks perpetrated in various locations in Israel", expressing "solidarity with the Israeli authorities and civilian population", as well as a call to "stop the escalation of violence and respect international humanitarian law and deploy all diplomatic efforts to protect the civilian populations of both Israel and Palestine".[232]
Armenia: The Foreign Ministry expressed its shock at the violence between Palestinians and Israelis and the targeting of civilians, saying that it was joining "the international community demanding an end to the violence".[233]
Austria: Foreign MinisterAlexander Schallenberg announced the suspension of the delivery of 19 million euros ($20 million) of aid to Palestinian areas on 9 October in response to Hamas' attack and said that it would review its existing projects in Palestine. He also said that he would summon the Iranian ambassador to address Iran's "abhorrent reactions" to the attack.[234]
Azerbaijani PresidentIlham Aliyev with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, 16 February 2024
Azerbaijan: The Foreign Ministry condemned "violence against civilians in the Israel-Palestine conflict zone" and called "for an urgent de-escalation of the situation".[235][236] On 9 October, Azerbaijani Ambassador to Israel Mukhtar Mammadov condemned the "rocket strikes and terrorist attacks", adding he was appalled by numerous abductions of civilians, including women and children, who were abused by terrorist abductors.[237][238] In February 2024, Azerbaijani PresidentIlham Aliyev met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, reaffirming bilateral relations between Israel and Azerbaijan amid the ongoing war in Gaza.[239] Azerbaijan is amajor oil supplier to Israel and has resisted pressure to cut ties with Israel over the Gaza war.[240]
Belarus: The government called for restraint and dialogue by both parties.[241] PresidentAlexander Lukashenko criticized claims that Russia and Belarus had benefited from the situation through attention shifting away from theRusso-Ukrainian War, instead suggesting that the United States was the beneficiary of the conflict, and stated that Israeli Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahu had been the "target of attacks for months and years" in domestic Israeli politics. He warned against further escalation, describing it as a "dangerous situation".[242]
Belgium: Foreign MinisterHadja Lahbib said on X that the country strongly condemned "the massive rocket attacks against Israeli civilians" and said that their "thoughts are with all those affected".[112] On 8 November, Deputy Prime MinisterPetra De Sutter called on the Belgian government to adopt sanctions against Israel and investigate the bombings of hospitals and refugee camps in Gaza.[243] Likewise, Prime MinisterAlexander De Croo called the Israeli bombing campaign in Gaza "disproportionate", but said that "Belgium will not take sides".[244] On 23 November 2023, Prime Minister De Croo along with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez held apress conference at theRafah border crossing, emphasizing the importance of Israel's adherence tointernational humanitarian law.[245]
Bosnia and Herzegovina:Chairwoman of the Council of MinistersBorjana Krišto condemned Hamas' attacks as "unjust and brutal" and expressed support for Israel.[246] Minister of Foreign AffairsElmedin Konaković condemned Hamas as well, but also said that "he never hid his support for the people and the government of Palestine in order to keep and protect the areas they live in, to fight for sovereignty and territorial integrity of their land and protect their religious objects on that area that are of great importance for the faithful from all around the world.[247]
Canton 10: The cantonal government expressed shock and sadness at "the terrorist attack on the State of Israel", at the same time, the cantonal government issued a statement of support for Israel and "its efforts to establish peace for all its residents by all legitimate means".[248]
Sarajevo Canton: Cantonal Prime Minister Nihad Uk "expressed sorrow and compassion" for Palestinians and offered the cantonal government's help "for the people in the occupied Gaza".[249]
Sarajevo: MayorBenjamina Karić said it was "hypocritical to condemn Hamas' attack on Israel, and not to condemn all that happened before and after it".[250]
Republika Srpska: PresidentMilorad Dodik condemned the attacks and expressed his support to Israel. The Palace of President of the Republic was decorated with the Israeli flag on 8 October.[251]
Bulgaria: Prime MinisterNikolai Denkov expressed his country's solidarity with the Israeli people and condemned Hamas's attack.[252] TheNational Assembly building was lit up in the colors of the Israeli flag.[253]
Croatia: Prime MinisterAndrej Plenković condemned the attacks referring to them as "terrorist acts against civilians" and expressed solidarity with Israel.[254] Foreign MinisterGordan Grlić-Radman also condemned the attack and expressed solidarity with Israel.[255][better source needed] Following Israeli attacks on Gaza, presidentZoran Milanović publicly stated that Israel had lost his sympathy due to its humanitarian crimes and "reprisal actions".[256] He said on 18 October that the Palestinians deserve to have a state, which should have been respected a long time ago, and most of these horrors and ordeals would not have happened.[257]
Czech Republic: Prime MinisterPetr Fiala condemned the attack, stating his thoughts were "with the innocent victims of the violence" and wishing "our friends in Israel the swiftest possible handling of the situation and the fulfilment of their ambitions to live in peace and security."[260][261] Fiala participated in pro-Israel demonstrations in Prague and called the country "the voice of Israel in Europe."[262] Czech Defense MinisterJana Černochová, in response to theceasefire resolution, called for the Czech Republic to withdraw from the UN,[263] which was rejected by Prime Minister Fiala, Foreign MinisterJan Lipavský and other cabinet officials.[264]
Estonia:Marko Mihkelson, the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of theRiigikogu, strongly condemned the attacks against Israel, saying he was "concerned about the expansion of terrorist activity in the region". He invited international organisations to "confront the attempts of terrorist regimes to create instability and chaos in the whole Middle East region."[266]
France: PresidentEmmanuel Macron strongly condemned the attack and expressed his "full solidarity with the victims, their families and loved ones".[268][112] The French embassy in Israel condemned the attacks and described Hamas' actions as "inadmissible terrorist attacks".[269] On 25 October 2023, Macron said a "massive intervention that would put civilian lives at risk would be an error".[45] On 10 November 2023, Macron called for a ceasefire and urged Israel to stopbombing Gaza and killing civilians.[270] On 17 December 2023, French foreign ministerCatherine Colonna called for an immediate ceasefire, adding that too many civilians were being killed in Gaza.[271][272] On 20 December, Macron stated fighting terrorism did not mean flattening Gaza or attacking "civilian populations indiscriminately".[273] In January 2024, Macron accused Hamas of using Palestinian civilians ashuman shields and said Israel had the right to defend itself.[274] In July 2025, France together with more than two dozen Western countries including the United Kingdom called for an immediate end to the war in Gaza in a joint statement.[275]
Georgia: TheForeign Ministry strongly condemned the attack on Israel, and expressed solidarity with the Israeli government and people. The ministry also offered thoughts and condolences and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.[276]German ChancellorOlaf Scholz with Israeli PresidentIsaac Herzog in Tel Aviv, Israel, 17 October 2023
German PresidentFrank-Walter Steinmeier with Israeli President Herzog in Jerusalem, 26 November 2023
Germany: ChancellorOlaf Scholz said he was deeply shocked by the "terrifying news" of "rocket fire from Gaza and the escalating violence". He also said that Germany condemned Hamas' attack and would stand by Israel."[277][112] Germany suspended €125 million ($131 million) of development aid to Palestine in response to Hamas' attack and said it would review other projects and aid given.[278] Scholz offered military aid to Israel.[279] Scholz later announced his opposition to an "immediate ceasefire" in Gaza, saying "that would mean ultimately that Israel leaves Hamas the possibility of recovering and obtaining new missiles," and called instead for "humanitarian pauses".[280] On 17 December 2023,Minister for Foreign AffairsAnnalena Baerbock said she would "support a ceasefire, but only if it is sustainable".[281] PresidentFrank-Walter Steinmeier called onArabs living in Germany to distance themselves from Hamas.[282]
Greece: Prime MinisterKyriakos Mitsotakis strongly condemned the terrorist attack against Israel, that caused a high number of casualties among civilians. He also expressed his full support for the people of Israel and its right to self-defense.[283][better source needed] Migration ministerDimitris Keridis expressed his concerns of a resurgence in illegal immigrants to southern Europe, saying that the attack would "not ease illegal migration".[284] On 18 January 2024, Prime Minister Mitsotakis asked Israel "not to create a new generation of orphans".[285]
Hungary: Prime MinisterViktor Orbán strongly condemned the attack against Israel, and stated that he unequivocally supported Israel's right to self-defence. He also expressed his "sympathy and condolences" to Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahu, adding that "our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Israel in these dark hours".[286][287]
Ireland: TaoiseachLeo Varadkar strongly condemned Hamas' attacks against Israel, calling them "appalling" and expressed that Ireland unequivocally condemned attacks on civilians.Tánaiste, Foreign Minister, and Defence MinisterMicheál Martin further condemned Hamas' "unconscionable" attacks, expressing that "deliberate and systematic targeting of civilians can never be justified". Both Varadkar and Martin called for an immediate cessation of all hostilities.[289] PresidentMichael D. Higgins subsequently issued a statement condemning the attacks as "deeply reprehensible" and expressed his support for Israel's right to defend itself.[290][291] Varadkar and Martin also condemned Israel's conduct in Gaza; Varadkar described Israel as "collective[ly] punish[ing]" Gaza for crimes done by Hamas, saying that it violates international law.[292] Martin also condemned what he viewed as collective punishment, saying that while Israel has the right to defend itself against Hamas, "Two wrongs don't make a right."[293] He further said that Israel must stay "within the parameters ofinternational humanitarian law", and that Israel's call to evacuate northern Gaza was "deeply dangerous and impossible to implement".[294][295] On 14 February 2024, Taoiseach Varadkar along with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez demanded in a joint letter to theEU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and the EU'sHigh Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell to assess whether Israel is complying with the obligations regarding human rights stipulated in the EU–Israel Association Agreement, and to take immediate measures in case of a breach in the agreement.[296]
Italy: Foreign MinisterAntonio Tajani said the government condemned in the strongest terms the attacks on Israel; saying that "people's lives, the security of the region and the resumption of any political process are at risk." He also urged Hamas to "immediately stop this barbaric violence" and said that Italy supports "Israel's right to exist and defend itself".[297][better source needed] ThePrime Minister's office released a statement saying that the government was "closely following the brutal attack taking place in Israel" and condemned "in the strongest terms the ongoing terror and violence against innocent civilians" It also said it supported "Israel's right to defend itself."[112]
Kosovo: PresidentVjosa Osmani denounced Hamas' assault, labeling it a "terrorist attack against the innocent people of Israel," and expressed unwavering solidarity with the State of Israel.[298][299] Likewise, Prime MinisterAlbin Kurti unequivocally condemned the "terrorist attacks against Israel", adding that Kosovo stood in solidarity with those affected.[300]
Latvian PresidentEdgars Rinkēvičs with Israeli President Herzog in Jerusalem, 20 November 2023
Latvia: PresidentEdgars Rinkēvičs expressed his country's "unwavering support to Israel's legitimate right to defend itself against terrorists".[301] Foreign MinisterKrišjānis Kariņš accused Hamas of using Palestinian civilians ashuman shields.[302]
Lithuania: PresidentGitanas Nausėda said that the country unequivocally condemned Hamas attacks against civilians in Israel and said the country fully supported "Israel in these terrible hours", and expressed "condolences to the families of the victims". He also said that "Israel has the right to defend itself."[303] TheSeimas unanimously adopted a resolution condemning Hamas' attacks.[304]
Luxembourg: Foreign MinisterJean Asselborn condemned Hamas's attack, and underlined the need for a renewed international commitment to a two-state solution.[305]
Montenegro: PresidentJakov Milatović condemned "the attack carried out by Hamas against Israel" and expressed "his condolences for the Israeli lives lost in these attacks".[308][309]
Netherlands: Prime MinisterMark Rutte said he spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu about the attack by Hamas on Israel and "told him that the Netherlands unequivocally condemns this terrorist violence and fully supports Israel's right to defend itself".[310][112]
Norway: Prime MinisterJonas Gahr Støre strongly condemned the attack against Israeli civilians, calling the situation "unprecedented". He said that "Israel has the right to defend itself against military attack" and that "it is important that the violence does not escalate".[312][better source needed] On 10 November 2023, Støre stated Israel's actions constituted a "violation of the international law of war".[313]
Poland: Foreign MinisterZbigniew Rau condemned "in the strongest terms the ongoing attacks by Hamas against Israel".[314][112]
Portugal: PresidentMarcelo Rebelo de Sousa and Prime MinisterAntónio Costa condemned Hamas's attacks as "unacceptable" and deserving of "strong condemnation".[315] Costa later urged Israel to respect the civilian population in Gaza while defending itself.[316]
Romania: PresidentKlaus Iohannis strongly condemned the attack against Israel, adding that the country stood "in full solidarity with Israel in these terrible moments."[317][better source needed]
Russia: PresidentVladimir Putin expressed condolences to the families of deceased Israelis,[318] expressed concern over the catastrophic increase of the number of civilians killed in Israel and Gaza,[319] and called the conflict "a clear example of the failure of U.S. policy in the Middle East", accusing the U.S. of failing to consider the "fundamental interests of the Palestinian people". Putin also described the Hamas attack as "unprecedented in its cruelty" and affirmed Israel's right to defend itself, but called for a two-state solution to resolve the conflict.[320] Russian UN diplomats later condemned both the Hamas attack on Israel and the Israeli "non-discriminatory shelling of peaceful neighborhoods in Gaza".[321] Russia hosted a Hamas delegation led byMousa Abu Marzouk on 26 October, leading Israel to protest.[322] Foreign MinisterSergei Lavrov said the "most reliable" solution for peace in Israel was the creation of a Palestinian state,[323] and later added that the Israeli bombardment of Gaza was against international law.[324] Russia voted against a resolution condemning Hamas at theUnited Nations General Assembly.[39] As of 17 November, Russia had delivered 140 tons of humanitarian aid via plane toEl-Arish Airport for people in Gaza.[325] On 28 December 2023, Lavrov said Russia's goal to "de-Nazify" Ukraine was similar to Israel's goals in Gaza.[326]
Chechnya: The republic's headRamzan Kadyrov issued a statement supporting Palestine and expressing readiness to send in Chechen peacekeepers.[327][328] On 20 October 2023, Kadyrov described Israel's actions in Gaza as an act ofgenocide against the Palestinian people.[329][330]
Serbia: PresidentAleksandar Vučić expressed his support for Israel and condemned "the horrific attacks on Israel." He added that "the Jewish people have endured a history of suffering and Israel deserves to live in peace and security".[332]
Slovenia: Prime MinisterRobert Golob condemned the Hamas attacks.[334] Golob became more critical of Israeli actions in Gaza as the conflict continued, calling for an international movement to recognize a Palestinian state.[335] In May 2025, PresidentNataša Pirc Musar referred to the situation in Gaza as a "genocide".[336] In July 2025, the government of Slovenia imposed anarms embargo on Israel.[337]
Spain: Prime MinisterPedro Sánchez strongly condemned what he called terrorism and demanded the immediate cessation of indiscriminate violence against the civilian population, likewise affirming Spain's standing commitment to regional stability.[338][339] Deputy prime ministerYolanda Díaz called on the international community to put pressure on Israel to stop what she called a massacre in Gaza,[340] while Minister of Social RightsIone Belarra accused the EU and the US of "being complicit in Israel's war crimes" and called for Israel to be denounced before theInternational Criminal Court because of what she identified as ongoing "plannedgenocide" in the Gaza Strip against the Palestinian peoples.[341][342] In November 2023, Sanchez criticized Israel's bombardment of the Gaza Strip and called for an "immediate ceasefire". He promised to "work in Europe and in Spain to recognise the Palestinian state".[343] On 23 November 2023, Prime Minister Sánchez along with Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo held apress conference at theRafah border crossing, emphasizing the importance of Israel's adherence tointernational humanitarian law.[245] On 26 January 2024, the Spanish government issued a statement celebrating theInternational Court of Justice's decision in regard of theApplication of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip (South Africa v. Israel), calling on all parties "to respect and comply with these measures in their entirety".[344] On 14 February, Prime Minister Sánchez along with Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar demanded in a joint letter to theEU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and the EU'sHigh Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell to assess whether Israel is complying with the obligations regarding human rights stipulated in the EU–Israel Association Agreement, and to take immediate measures in case of a breach in the agreement.[296] In June 2024, Spain asked the International Court of Justice for permission to join South Africa's case.[345]
Sweden: Foreign MinisterTobias Billström condemned the attack against Israel, and said the government stood in solidarity with all civilians hurt by the attackers.[346]
Switzerland: The government condemned the attacks and asked for all parties to work toward a peaceful resolution. It also "underlined that de-escalation is the priority" and "called on those responsible to do everything possible to bring about a ceasefire and avoid a regional escalation".[347]
Turkey: At a congress for his rulingAK Party inAnkara, PresidentRecep Tayyip Erdoğan called on Israelis and Palestinians to act with restraint and refrain from hostile acts that could exacerbate the situation.[348][112] Erdoğan later refused to use the word "terrorist" to describe Hamas and instead called them a "liberation group".[349] Erdoğan said that Israel's bombing andblockade of the Gaza Strip in retaliation for Hamas' attack was a disproportionate response amounting to a "massacre".[350] On 25 October, Foreign MinisterHakan Fidan warned that anIsraeli ground invasion of the Gaza Strip could turn into a massacre, saying that those supporting Israel's actions are "accomplices to its crimes".[351] Turkey voted against condemning Hamas at theUnited Nations.[39] On 4 November, Turkey recalled its ambassador to Israel "in view of the unfolding humanitarian tragedy in Gaza caused by the continuing attacks by Israel against civilians, and Israel's refusal (to accept) a ceasefire."[28]
Ukraine: Following the initial Hamas attack, theForeign Ministry said Ukraine strongly condemned the "terrorist attacks" against Israel and expressed its "support for Israel in its right to defend itself and its people."[352][112] On 9 October,Ukrainian military intelligence accused Russia of transferring Western-made weapons captured in Ukraine to Hamas to blame Ukraine for selling them.[353] Following theAl-Ahli Arab Hospital explosion, Ukraine's Foreign Ministry called for an "investigation of this tragedy" to bring perpetrators to justice, called on all sides to abide by international humanitarian law, and supported a two-state solution to the conflict.[354]
British Foreign SecretaryJames Cleverly in Israel, 11 October 2023UK Prime MinisterRishi Sunak with Israeli Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv, Israel, 19 October 2023British Foreign SecretaryDavid Lammy with Netanyahu in Jerusalem, Israel, 14 July 2024
United Kingdom: Conservative Prime MinisterRishi Sunak said he was shocked by the initial Hamas attacks against Israeli citizens. He added that "Israel has an absolute right to defend itself" and said UK officials were "in contact with Israeli authorities," and advised British nationals in Israel to "follow travel advice".[355] An illumination of theIsraeli flag was projected onto the UK Prime Minister's residence at10 Downing Street in London on 9 October.[356] A statement issued byBuckingham Palace said thatKing Charles III was "appalled" and condemned the "barbaric acts of terrorism in Israel" and that the King's "thoughts and prayers are with all of those suffering, particularly those who have lost loved ones, but also those actively involved as we speak".[357] On 11 October 2023, Foreign SecretaryJames Cleverly arrived in Israel in a show in solidarity, during which he was seen running for cover following an air raid alert while he was visiting the town ofOfakim later in the day.[358] On 17 December 2023,Foreign SecretaryDavid Cameron backed a "sustainable ceasefire" differentiated from a "general and immediate ceasefire", called for more aid to reach Gaza, and called for the Israeli government to "do more to discriminate sufficiently between terrorists and civilians".[359] On 7 April 2024,Foreign SecretaryDavid Cameron said that UK support for Israel was not unconditional.[360] The Conservative government was replaced by a Labour government led byKeir Starmer in July 2024. Starmer said "The humanitarian situation in Gaza is simply unacceptable".[361][362] Starmer issued a joint statement in May 2025 condemning Israel'srenewed offensive against Gaza. The statement called for Israel to immediately stop its military operations and to immediately allow humanitarian aid into Gaza. It condemned Israel's plan to ethnically cleanse the Gaza Strip as "abhorrent" and against international law. He said his government would take "concrete actions" if Israel continued its "egregious actions".[363] Foreign SecretaryDavid Lammy called Israel's renewed offensive "morally unjustifiable". Referring to Israeli plans to ethnically cleanse the Gaza Strip, Lammy said "It is extremism, it is dangerous, it is repellent, it is monstrous, and I condemn it in the strongest possible terms".[364]
Scotland: First MinisterHumza Yousaf condemned the attack by Hamas. Yousaf, whose wife is Palestinian, said that his parents-in-law were trapped in Gaza,[365] adding that they had contacted them over the phone.[366][better source needed] In an interview withAl Jazeera, he called for a humanitarian corridor to be established in Gaza to allow vital supplies in and people to leave. He also said that while he understood Israel's reasons to protect itself, he did not believe that the price should be the "collective punishment of two million people".[367]
London: MayorSadiq Khan said he had asked the UK government to support calls for humanitarian access to and from Gaza[368] Khan urged Israel to exercise restraint, arguing that ablockade of the Gaza Strip could lead to "suffering" among Palestinian civilians.[369]
Vatican City:Pope Francis called for peace between Israel and Palestine.[371] Following theAngelus prayer on 8 October, he called for a halt to the fighting, and said that "terrorism and war do not lead to any solution, but only to the death and suffering of so many innocent people", adding that "war is always a defeat".[372] He later urged Hamas to release all its hostages, and voiced concern over Israel's imposition of a total siege on Gaza while saying that it was the "right of those who are attacked to defend themselves", referring to the Israeli military response.[373] On 22 November, he stated the conflict had gone beyond war into terrorism, and warned Israel it was "forbidden to respond to terror with terror".[374] On 31 March, during hisEaster address, he called for a ceasefire to the conflict and the return of all hostages in Gaza.[375]
Oceania
Australia: Foreign MinisterPenny Wong said that "Australia unequivocally condemns the attacks on Israel by Hamas including indiscriminate rocket fire on cities and civilians."[376]Prime MinisterAnthony Albanese also strongly condemned the attacks.[377] In July 2025, Australia and several other Western countries issued a joint statement calling for an immediate end to the war in Gaza.[275]
New South Wales: PremierChris Minns condemned the attacks. He also condemned a pro-Palestinian and anti-Israeli rally inSydney where protesters chanted anti-Zionist slogans and lit flares.[378] Minns also apologized for the arrest of a man who held an Israeli flag in the streets of Sydney, which police stated was for his own safety.[379] and officially banned a planned second pro-Palestinian rally. TheSydney Opera House was lit up in blue and white in tribute to Israel.[380]
Victoria: PremierJacinta Allan condemned the attacks from Hamas, which she labelled "terrorist attacks", and many landmarks inMelbourne lit up in solidarity with Israel.[385] Initially, she did not label the violence as terrorism, a move that was highly criticized.[386]
Fiji: Prime MinisterSitiveni Rabuka condemned the "terrorist attacks by Hamas which targeted innocent non-combatants" and reaffirmed Fiji's support for Israel's right to "defend itself and its people".[388] In June 2025, Fiji voted against a resolution calling for a ceasefire at theUnited Nations.[389]
Micronesia: Micronesia voted to condemn Hamas at theUnited Nations.[39] In June 2025, Micronesia voted against a resolution calling for a ceasefire at the United Nations.[389]
Nauru: The government condemned the attacks and the "taking of innocent civilians as hostages", further calling on the international community to "stand in solidarity and prayer with the State of Israel," while also supporting "Israel's right to defend itself."[390] In June 2025, Nauru voted against a resolution calling for a ceasefire at theUnited Nations.[389]
New Zealand: Foreign MinisterNanaia Mahuta expressed deep concern at the outbreak of violence between Israel and Gaza. She called for the immediate halt to violence, the protection of all civilians, and the upholding of international humanitarian law.[391] Prime MinisterChris Hipkins subsequently stated that New Zealand unequivocally condemned Hamas' terror attacks, stating that the target of civilians and hostage taking violated fundamental international humanitarian principles. Hipkins also stated Israel had the right to defend itself.[392] On 25 October Carolyn Schwalger, New Zealand's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, delivered a statement to theUnited Nations Security Council calling for a "humanitarian pause" to allow Gazan civilians to receive aid and for the creation of safe zones.[393] By 18 November, New Zealand had contributed a total of NZ$10 million to support humanitarian activities by theInternational Committee of the Red Cross andWorld Food Programme in Israel and the Palestinian Territories.[394]
Palau: PresidentSurangel Whipps Jr. wrote to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu where he condemned the attack by Hamas on Israel, calling it an "act of terror", further adding Palau's solidarity with Israel.[395] In June 2025, Palau voted against a resolution calling for a ceasefire at theUnited Nations.[389]
Papua New Guinea: Prime MinisterJames Marape condemned the attacks in Israel. He also called on Hamas and other militant groups to resolve matters in relation to Israel through dialogue and called on Israel to consider its response to the attacks.[396] In June 2025, Papua New Guinea voted against a resolution calling for a ceasefire at theUnited Nations.[389]
Tonga: Tonga voted to condemn Hamas at theUnited Nations.[39] In June 2025, Tonga voted against a resolution calling for a ceasefire at the United Nations.[389]
Tuvalu: Tuvalu voted to condemn Hamas at theUnited Nations.[39] In June 2025, Tuvalu voted against a resolution calling for a ceasefire at the United Nations.[389]
International organizations
African Union:African Union Commission ChairpersonMoussa Faki expressed his "utmost concern" at the situation and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities, additionally, he recalled that denial of the fundamental rights of the Palestinian people, particularly that of an independent and sovereign State, was the "main cause of the permanent Israeli-Palestinian tension."[397]
Arab League: The League said "Israel's continued implementation of violent and extremist policies is a time bomb depriving the region of any serious opportunity for stability in the foreseeable future."[180]
ASEAN: On 20 October, the bloc released a statement calling for an immediate end to violence and urged both parties to assure the security of civilians and create a humanitarian corridor. It also urged the international community to pursue a peace process between Israel and Palestine. It reaffirmed its "support for a negotiated two-State solution" to the Israeli–Palestine dispute.[398]
BRICS: In a virtual summit chaired by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, the grouping denounced attacks on civilians in Palestine and Israel, with many leaders calling the forced displacement of Palestinians, within Gaza or outside the territory, "war crimes."[399]
European Union: President of the European CommissionUrsula von der Leyen said she "unequivocally" condemned "the attack carried out by Hamas terrorists against Israel", calling it "terrorism in its most despicable form" and saying "Israel has the right to defend itself against such heinous attacks".[400][112] EU ambassador to IsraelDimiter Tzantchev condemned the attack.[401] Israeli flags were raised outside the headquarters of theEuropean Commission and theEuropean Parliament inBrussels, while the latter's presidentRoberta Metsola led a vigil in the chamber on 11 October to commemorate the Israeli victims of the attack which also featured a minute's silence and a rendition of theIsraeli national anthem. On 9 October, ahead of the EU council meeting convened to define a common EU position, EU Enlargement CommissionerOliver Varhelyi announced on X that the European Commission would be suspending immediately all payments due in developmental aid to Palestine.[402] The consensus emanating from the 9 October ministers meeting was a resolution condemning attacks by Hamas but also calling "for the protection of civilians and restraint, the release of hostages, for allowing access to food, water and medicines to Gaza in line with international humanitarian law".[403] The announcement by Varhelyi was criticized by the foreign ministers of several EU members state such as Spain, Ireland, Belgium and Luxembourg who insisted that only individual countries could make such decisions. The bloc corrected Varhelyi's announcement and said that it would review payments instead to prevent misuse.[253] In theUnited Nations General Assembly vote onthe resolution calling for an immediate and sustained humanitarian truce and cessation of hostilities, eight EU states voted in favour, four against and 15 abstained.[404] Ursula von der Leyen and other European leaders were reluctant to imposesanctions on Israel despite clear violations of international law.[405] On 26 January 2024, the EU Commission and the High Representative issued a joint communication endorsing the International Court of Justice's order on South Africa's request for the indication of provisional measures in regard of theApplication of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip (South Africa v. Israel), noting that "Orders of the International Court of Justice are binding on the Parties and they must comply with them".[406]
NATO: Spokesperson Dylan White said that the bloc condemned "terrorist attacks by Hamas against NATO partner Israel" and that "Israel has the right to defend itself".[407] In the United Nations General Assembly vote onthe resolution calling for an immediate and sustained humanitarian truce and cessation of hostilities, nine NATO member states voted in favour, four against and 18 abstained.[408]
United Nations: The United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace ProcessTor Wennesland condemned the attack, stating that the "events have resulted in horrific scenes of violence and many Israeli fatalities and injuries, with many believed to be kidnapped inside the Strip". He also urged that the "heinous attacks targeting civilians must stop immediately".[409] TheUnited Nations Interim Force in Lebanon said it was enhancing its presence near the border with Israel, including "counter rocket-launching operations".[174]UN High Commissioner for Human RightsVolker Türk criticized Israel's imposition of atotal siege on Gaza, saying that such a move was "prohibited under international law".[410] UN Secretary-GeneralAntónio Guterres condemned the actions of Hamas, but said he was "deeply distressed" by Israel's decision to impose a total blockade on the Gaza Strip.[411] On 27 October 2023, theUnited Nations General Assembly passeda resolution calling for an immediate and sustained humanitarian truce and cessation of hostilities, adopted by a vote of 121 states to 14, with 44 abstentions.[15] On 13 November,UN flags in offices inBangkok,Tokyo andBeijing were set at half-mast while staff observed a minute's silence in memory of employees killed in Gaza.[412] On 27 March,Francesca Albanese, theUnited Nations Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, stated that there are "reasonable grounds" to believe that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.[413] In a report by investigators from the UN's Commission of Inquiry, Israel and Hamas have been accused of committing war crimes and human rights abuses since 7 October 2023.[414] In November 2024, the United Nations Special Committee, wrote in a report covering the period to July 2024: "Through its siege over Gaza, obstruction of humanitarian aid, alongside targeted attacks and killing of civilians and aid workers, despite repeated UN appeals, binding orders from the International Court of Justice and resolutions of the Security Council, Israel is intentionally causing death, starvation and serious injury," (...) "using starvation as a method of war and inflicting collective punishment on the Palestinian population" (...) "consistent with the characteristics of genocide".[415][416]
In 2023, theProsecutor of the International Criminal Court,Karim Ahmad Khan, stated that "the attacks against innocent Israeli civilians onOct. 7 represent some of the most serious international crimes that shock the conscience of humanity, crimes which theICC was established to address". He noted that Israel has a "robust system intended to ensure compliance withinternational humanitarian law", and reiterated the importance of lettinghumanitarian aid into Gaza.[417] On 20 May 2024, on the advice of a panel of ICC experts, Khan applied for arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas's leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar. He also applied for arrest warrants for two other Hamas members,Ismail Haniyeh andMohammed al-Masri, and the Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant.[418]
In May 2024, judges of theInternational Court of Justice called on Israel to halt its intended military offensive in the city of Rafah.
UNICEF: On 13 November, UNICEF stated more than 700,000 children in Gaza weredisplaced.[419]
Non-Aligned Movement: On 19 January, the bloc criticised Israel's war on Gaza at a summit inKampala and adopted a resolution calling for a ceasefire.[420]
Political internationals and transnational political alliances
Liberal International: The bureau of the network of liberal parties worldwide said it stood "in solidarity with the people of Israel" and condemned the "attacks against civilians in the south of the country and recognises Israel's right to defend itself". It also said the Hamas's attacks "do not serve the interest of the Palestinian people."[421]
Renew Europe said it was "horrified by the senseless terrorist attacks against the people of Israel and stand with them at this difficult time. There is no justification for barbaric attacks against innocent civilians."[422]
TheAlliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe said it was asserting its "firm and unyielding support for Israel in these critical moments. Israel, a pivotal democratic ally, not only possesses the right but is also obligated under international law to safeguard its citizens against such acts of terror."[423]
TheProgressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats said it was "horrified by the terrorist attacks Hamas has committed against innocent Israelis" and called for Hamas to end its violence and immediately release all those it kidnapped.[424]
TheParty of European Socialists announced its "solidarity to all Israelis" and condemned "this large-scale, indiscriminate, assault on citizens and communities", while calling on "Hamas to stop the attacks immediately. Terrorism is never the answer."[425]
TheGreens–European Free Alliance condemned "the violent terrorist attacks by Hamas in the strongest terms," and called "for an immediate stop to this violence" and renewed "efforts towards deescalation and peace".[426]
Centrist Democrat International expressed "its resounding rejection of terrorism as a means of political action" and condemned "the cruel attack by Hamas against the people of Israel".[427][428]
TheEuropean People's Party strongly condemned the "atrocious attack against Israel" and said "the country has a right to defend itself & its citizens from violent terrorist actions which achieve nothing but devastating loss of life, division & destruction."[429]
TheInternational Democracy Union expressed "full solidarity with the State of Israel and its people" and said "Israel has the right to defend itself against these terrorist attacks and has our full support."[430]
TheEuropean Conservatives and Reformists strongly condemned "the unprecedented terror attacks on Israel coming out of Gaza, including the execution-style killings and kidnappings of Israeli civilians and soldiers" and said "the violence perpetrated by Hamas shows that one cannot negotiate with terrorists."[431]
TheIdentity and Democracy group condemned the attack, expressed "unwavering solidarity with Israel and its people" and reaffirmed Israel's right to defend itself from terror attacks.[432]
Political parties
TheLabour Party (UK) underKeir Starmer suspended several parliamentary candidates and MPs for comments they made about Israel.
Bangladesh: TheWorkers Party,Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal,Ganatantri Party,National Awami Party (Muzaffar), and other pro-Awami League leftist political parties staged demonstrations altogether in support of Palestine. In a march under the banner of the 'Bangladesh Peace Council' on 12 October, leaders of these parties criticized the Foreign Ministry's initial statement as 'duplicity' and 'ambivalent'. They also termed theOperation Al-Aqsa Deluge as a 'defensive operation' and compared it to theBangladesh Liberation War. TheBangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami organized a rally denouncing the Israeli assault on Gaza and calling upon the Muslim world to safeguard the well-being and rights of the Palestinian people. The party orchestrated a procession inDhaka, during which its leaders expressed strong condemnation towards Israel for cutting off power and water supply to Gaza.[433][better source needed]
Bosnia and Herzegovina: TheCroatian Democratic Union of Bosnia and Herzegovina condemned Hamas' attacks on Israel as well as justifications and relativisations of Hamas' terrorist acts by certain politicians in Bosnia and Herzegovina.[434] TheParty of Democratic Action condemned the killings of innocent people and called on the United Nations and other international actors to help resolve the Palestinian issue through dialogue. They also asked for a cessation of the "violence of the Israeli military over the civilians in Gaza, non-selective rocket attacks, the announcement of a ground invasion and the requests for dislocation of more than a million of Palestinians in Gaza".[435]
Brazil: The rulingWorkers' Party referred to the Israeli actions in Gaza asgenocide while stating that the Palestinian militants' attack on civilian areas was "unacceptable".[436]
United States: TheGreen Party announced its condemnation of attacks on civilians and demanded an immediate ceasefire.[449]
Syria: The rebel anti-AssadSyrian National Army (SNA), previously theFree Syrian Army (FSA), expressed sympathy for the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, comparing Israel's attacks in Gaza to attacks on rebel-held areas in Syria'sIdlib Governorate.[450]
Islamist groups
Hezbollah: The group congratulated Hamas and praised the attack as a response to "Israeli crimes", adding that the militants had "divine backing". It also said its leadership inLebanon was in contact with Hamas about the operation.[451] On 11 October, the group said that "sending aircraft carriers to the region will not frighten the resistance factions ready for confrontation until victory is achieved", referring to the deployment of two US carrier strike fleets to the eastern Mediterranean.[452] Hezbollah warned that aground invasion of the Gaza Strip could result in a wider conflict in the Middle East.[453]
Houthi movement: The group's Ansarullah Political Bureau stated that "Operation Al-Aqsa Flood revealed the weakness, fragility, and impotence of the temporary Zionist entity while showing the strength and effectiveness of the resistance in Palestine and its ability to strike the Israeli depth".[454] It also said that theYemenis stood with the Palestinians and resistance movements explaining that they were ready to participate in the battle to defend Palestine and the nation's sanctities against the "usurping" Zionist entity.[454] Houthi leaderAbdul-Malik al-Houthi warned that anyintervention in Gaza by the United States would result ina Houthi intervention.[455]
Al-Shabaab: The group congratulated the Palestinian militants, saluting "all the brave heroes, the brave commandos, and all those stationed in the Holy Land". It also called on Muslims to wageJihad against "Jews and their allies".[456][457]
Islamic State (commonly known as ISIS or Daesh): The group released instructions on its official newspaperAl-Naba, on "practical steps to fight the Jews" worldwide and "support Muslims in Palestine", including "targetingJewish temples".[459][460] However, it also criticized Hamas for its narrowed focus on Israel and connections to Iran.[459]
Pakistani Taliban: The group urged Muslims worldwide to aid Palestinians and called Hamas' attack on Israel "extremely joyous and encouraging news about the oppressed MuslimUmmah".[461]
Tahrir al-Sham: The group's clerics held prayers for a Palestinian victory and said it celebrated Hamas'jihad while condemning its ties withShiite-led Iran.[462] The group expressed support for the right of the Palestinian people to reclaim their land.[450]
Charities and NGOs
Indonesian NGO Medical Emergency Rescue Committee (MER-C) condemned Israel after reporting that Israel had targeted its hospital in Gaza and killed one of its personnel.[463]
Mercy Malaysia, in solidarity with Palestine, confirmed it was monitoring the situation in Gaza and was exploring opportunities to provide aid in the form of health assistance, psychosocial support, and medical supplies.[465]
TheUyghur Human Rights Project stated that it "condemns in the strongest terms possible the barbaric attacks by Hamas terrorists on innocent Israelis".[467]
ADoctors Without Borders video shared byAmnesty International headAgnès Callamard stated, "This brutal annihilation of an entire populations health system stretches beyond what humanitarian aid can fix."[470] On 4 December,Red Cross presidentMirjana Spoljaric Egger visited the Gaza Strip, stating, "the things I saw there are beyond anything that anyone should be in a position to describe."[471] On 10 December, Bushra Khalidi, an expert withOxfam, stated the situation was no longer "just a catastrophe, it's apocalyptic."[472]
On 27 December, an MSF representative stated, "You absolutely cannot depict this as a humanitarian response: When we cannot guarantee the safety of our teams".[473] Mairav Zonszein, aCrisis Group analyst, stated, "It is clear Israel's war objective is not eradicating Hamas, but eradicating the ability to live in Gaza."[474]
Gisha, an Israeli human rights organization, stated, "The catastrophic situation today must be understood within the context of Israel's pre-October 7 policies, including vis-a-vis Palestinians' freedom of movement between Gaza, Israel, and the West Bank".[475]
Corporations
Pro-Palestinian protest inOttawa, Canada, 23 November 2023
Adani Ports stated that it was still operating its port inHaifa but would "monitor the situation".[476]
Amazon CEOAndy Jassy contacted families of employees in Israel and will provide relief. They also planned operations to keep AWS services online in the country.[477]
American Express sent $1.5 million in donations to help the relief efforts in Israel while also keeping close contact with staff in the region.[476]
Bristol-Myers Squibb stated that it would continue to maintain medical supplies for patients in the region.[476]
Citigroup has allowed for workers in Israel to work at home until the situation was secured.[476]
Carnival Cruises stated that it would not stop at Israeli ports and would adjust accordingly.[476]
Decathlon stated that deliveries in Israel may be suspended or delayed.[476]
Eli Lilly and Company stated it would monitor the situation and would continue to provide medical care for its patients in Israel.[476]
FedEx initially suspended services to Israel but later relaunched service on 12 October.[476]
Goldman Sachs asked its employees in Tel Aviv to work from home until the security situation cleared.[476]
Google CEOSundar Pichai stated that it had made contact with its over 2,000 employees in the area and was working to support them as well as humanitarian and relief organizations on the ground.[477]
H&M temporarily closed all of its stores in Israel.[476]
JPMorgan Chase asked its employees in Israel to work for home until the security situation cleared. CEOJamie Dimon provided his support for Israel.[476][477]
McDonald's franchisees in the Middle East said it would donate $1 million to be split evenly between the Red Cross and the World Food Program to help victims of the conflict. McDonald's operators in Kuwait and Pakistan made donations towards humanitarian relief in Gaza, whileMcDonald's Israel offered discounts to soldiers and other members of the security forces and gave out 100,000 free meals.[478] However, McDonald's Corporation later stated that all decisions were made independently from the company. It also rejected all claims of "disinformation" over its stance in the conflict and said the decisions were done by the franchisees independently without any consent or approval from McDonald's themselves.[479]
Morgan Stanley asked its employees in Israel to work from home until the security situation cleared.[476]
Oracle Corporation condemned the attacks against Israel by Hamas. It also pledged to support the Israeli Government and defense establishments.[480]
Paramount condemned the attacks and donated to humanitarian aid.[481] The company also cancelled theMTV Europe Music Awards which was scheduled to be held inParis on 5 November, saying that the conflict in Israel and Gaza "does not feel like a moment for a global celebration" as well as France's high-security airport alerts.[482]
Puma suspended store operations in Tel Aviv but continued deliveries in some cities.[476]
Royal Caribbean announced it would make adjustments to replace Israeli ports of call.[476]
Sesame Workshop released a statement stating "Our hearts are with Israeli and Palestinian children and families affected by the crisis in the region. All children deserve a safe childhood free from violence and terror."[483]
Starbucks sued theWorkers United union, alleging that a pro-Palestinian social media post from the Starbucks Workers United account angered customers and damaged its reputation. The company demanded that the union cease using its name and logo, while the union filed a countersuit saying that they were defamed by Starbucks for implying that it supported terrorism and violence.[484]
Tesla announced that all 17 superchargers in Israel would be free until further notice.[477]
Teva Pharmaceuticals, the largest maker of generic drugs who is also based in Tel Aviv stated that production would not be affected and that backup production would continue to run.[476]
UBS told its Israeli staff to work from home and banned employees from travelling to the Middle East.[485]
Web Summit CEOPaddy Cosgrave expressed shock at the rhetoric of Western governments in response to the Israeli bombardment and said that "war crimes are war crimes even when committed by allies, and should be called out for what they are". In response, several tech companies such as Google,Meta, Amazon andIntel announced that they would pull out of the upcoming Web Summit to be held inLisbon in November 2023. Cosgrave later apologized and resigned on 21 October.[487]
WWE renamed a 2025 episode of itsWWE NXT television show, initially titled "NXT Invasion", to "NXT Showdown" as the event fell on the second anniversary of the October 7 attacks.[488]
Zara temporarily closed all of its stores in Israel.[476]
Iberia cancelled the majority of its flights to Tel Aviv on 8 October, maintaining a single flight betweenMadrid and Tel Aviv starting 10 October.[490]
Gal Gadot, who is Israeli, condemned the attack on her home country.[491]
Gigi Hadid, who is of Palestinian descent, wrote on Instagram: "While I have hopes and dreams for Palestinians, none of them include the harm of a Jewish person. The terrorizing of innocent people is not in alignment with & does not do any good for the 'Free Palestine' movement. The idea that it does has fueled a painful, decades-long cycle of back&forth retaliation."[492]
Bella Hadid, who is of Palestinian descent, posted a written statement on Instagram mourning the loss of Israeli and Palestinian lives.[493] She condemned "terrorist attacks on any civilians, anywhere". She also expressed concern over thehumanitarian situation in Gaza.[494] Hadid posted on Instagram: "I've been sent hundreds of death threats daily, my phone number has been leaked, and my family has felt to be in danger."[495][496] In November 2023, Israeli music duo Ness & Stilla released the single "Harbu Darbu",[497] which called for Bella Hadid's death alongside that ofDua Lipa andMia Khalifa.[498]
Kris Jenner and her daughterKylie Jenner announced that they support Israel and were saddened by the loss and damage done by Hamas in Israel.[500]
Quentin Tarantino expressed support for Israel. In mid-October 2023, he visited an IDF base in southern Israel to "boost the morale" ofIsraeli troops.[501]
Madonna expressed deep support for Israel and condemned the violent actions against Israeli citizens. She expressed hope that the conflict will be resolved through peaceful means and not violence. Madonna reiterated that the attack was the action of Hamas and not all Palestinians.[502]
Greta Thunberg expressed support for Gaza and Palestine, and called for a "ceasefire, justice and freedom for Palestinians and all civilians affected".[505][506][507]
Salman Rushdie expressed his "horror" at both Hamas' attack and Israel's retaliation and called for a "cessation in hostilities".[508]
Fazıl Say said his upcoming performances with theCity of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra in Switzerland were cancelled after he called for Benjamin Netanyahu to "stand trial for war crimes, genocide and massacres".[509]
Rupi Kaur declined an invitation to attend aDiwali celebration hosted by US Vice PresidentKamala Harris in theWhite House, citing the Biden administration's continued support of Israel and its bombardment of Gaza, which she called "the collective punishment of a trapped civilian population".[511]
Douglas Murray expressed support for Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip.[512][513] On 28 January 2024, Murray interviewed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.[514]
Moataz Matar had his UK visa cancelled by the Home Office and was placed on a watchlist barring him from reentry after he was accused of supporting Hamas following his participation in a pro-Palestine protest in London.[515]
Ana Tijoux participated at a benefit concert inSantiago, Chile to raise funds for hospitals in the Palestinian territories and express solidarity with civilians in Gaza.[516]
Elissa expressed her solidarity with Palestinians by posting a tweet featuringPalestine's flag with a quote "if you cannot lift the injustice, at least tell everyone about it".[517]
Summer Walker condemned the "genocide and execution of innocent lives" in Gaza.[519]
FormerPink Floyd bassist and co-founderRoger Waters, a longtime and controversial critic of Israel,[520] described Hamas' attack on Israel as being "blown out of all proportion by the Israelis," prompting the president of theCentral Israelite Committee of Uruguay,Roby Schindler, to accuse him of antisemitism and urging the localSofitel branch not to host him in his scheduled concert in the country in November.[521]
Kehlani posted her solidarity with Palestine on Instagram and expressed disapproval towards other celebrities had remained silent on the matter.[522]
Melissa Barrera described the war as "genocide and ethnic cleansing" on Instagram and compared the situation in Gaza to "a concentration camp", promptingSpyglass Media Group, the producers of the upcoming filmScream VII to announce her removal from the cast, citing "zero tolerance for antisemitism or the incitement of hate in any form, including false references to genocide, ethnic cleansing, Holocaust distortion or anything that flagrantly crosses the line into hate speech."[523]
Susan Sarandon joined a pro-Palestine protest in New York City on 17 November in which she was accused of antisemitism after chanting "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free". She also criticized conflations of antisemitism with criticism of Israel and expressed her opposition to antisemitism as well as Islamophobia. TheUnited Talent Agency later said it no longer represented her.[523]
Hend Sabri resigned as Goodwill Ambassador for theWorld Food Programme in protest over what she called the use of "famine and siege as weapons of war" in Gaza.[526]
David Clennon expressed his support for Palestine. He said via email: "Hollywood used to be unanimous in showing its admiration and loyalty to Israel. A new show business generation is beginning to challenge that dominant ideology. And of course the old guard will do everything in their power to intimidate them."[529]
Marcia Cross wrote an Instagram post with broken heart and Palestinian flag emojis, stating, "I'm struggling to comprehend how to live among people with eyes that don't water, hearts that don't flinch, and voices that remain silent. There are no words for the horror that has and is being unleashed. And the silence has me believing I am deaf."[530]
Selma Blair called pro-Palestinian activists "terrorist supporting goons" and advocated for theirdeportation, stating, "May they meet their fate."[531]
Joe Rogan described Israel's actions in theGaza Strip as a "genocide" in a discussion with comedianKurt Metzger.[532] In a podcast withColeman Hughes eight days later during which Hughes disputed the genocide allegations, Rogan said: "I see what you're saying. You clearly know more about it than I do."[533][534]
Chris Martin of British rock bandColdplay stated during a concert in November 2023 that "We don't believe in oppression, or occupation, terrorism or genocide", asking the public to send love to those going through difficulties.[535] In June 2024, Coldplay invited Palestinian-Chilean singerElyanna to perform the songs "We Pray" and "Arabesque" with them at theGlastonbury Festival.[536]
British rapperLowkey used hisInstagram profile to raise awareness regarding the death of 91 children that were killed during Israel's attacks on Gaza.[538]
Iranian opposition activist and analyst atKayhan London Bahram Farrokhi believed that Israel's conduct in the war "does nothing to free the hostages or end terror, but razes entire neighborhoods to the ground and breeds new generation of radicalized youth". He also stressed the importance of defending Israel's "inalienable right to existence, in security and peace" and establishing peace based on "dialogue between peoples".[539]
Bolivia: Former presidentEvo Morales supported the Palestinian militant groups and criticized the Bolivian government's response.[543] Former ambassador to the UNSacha Llorenti demonstrated in support of Palestine on the streets ofLa Paz and called on Israel to be declared "a terrorist state".[544]
Canada: Leader of the OppositionPierre Poilievre condemned the invasion of Israel as "terrorism and sadistic violence", and stated that Israel had the right to defend itself against these attacks.[87] Former Prime MinisterStephen Harper expressed his solidarity with Israel.[545]
France: Leader of the left-wingLa France Insoumise and former presidential candidateJean-Luc Mélenchon criticized theConseil Représentatif des Institutions juives de France for enforcing the agenda of Israel's government, which he described as far right, after the latter held rallies supporting Israel.[546] Prior to that, his party referred to Hamas' attack as "an armed offensive of Palestinian forces".[547] A scheduled "grand civic march" called by theFrench parliament on 12 November against risingantisemitism in France following the war was marred by controversy afterMarine Le Pen, the leader of the far-rightNational Rally attended along with party presidentJordan Bardella, given her father and predecessor as party leader,Jean-Marie Le Pen's history of antisemitic andHolocaust denialist statements. Melenchon, who did not attend the march, called it a meeting of "friends of unconditional support for the massacre" in Gaza.[548][549]
Iraq: Iraq's topShia Muslim leader,Ali al-Sistani, condemned Israel and called on everyone in the world to stand up to the "terrible brutality" in besieged Gaza.[550]
Philippines: Former presidentRodrigo Duterte said in an interview that if he was Netanyahu, he would "pulverise" Gaza and render it "the biggest cemetery in the world".[551]
United Kingdom: Keir Starmer, thenLeader of the Opposition, condemned the attacks and said that "Israel has a right to defend herself".[552][553] He later announced his support for Israel's "right" to totally cut power and water supplies to Gaza in an interview withLBC, prompting theLabour Muslim Network to describe his comments as endorsing "collective punishment" and demand an apology from him.[554] Starmer's predecessorJeremy Corbyn described Hamas' attack as "alarming", urging an immediate ceasefire and calling for Israel to end the occupation of Palestine as "the only means of achieving a just and lasting peace".[555]Ben Wallace, formerSecretary of State for Defence, stated that Israel's war "tactics will fuel the conflict for another 50 years [and] are radicalising Muslim youth across the globe."[556] Former Chief of the Defense StaffDavid Richards called on Foreign Secretary David Cameron to demand a ceasefire.[557]
Bipartisan US Congressional Delegation to Israel, 12 November 2023
United States: Former presidentsBill Clinton andBarack Obama condemned the attacks,[558] while then-former presidentDonald Trump accused the Iranian government of supporting Hamas' attack and suggested that the Biden administration's agreement to unfreeze $6 billion in Iranian funds in exchange for the release of prisoners in September 2023 could have contributed to the attack.[559] Obama warned Israel that its actions could "harden Palestinian attitudes for generations" and weaken international support for Israel; any military strategy that ignored the war's human costs "could ultimately backfire".[560] Former PresidentGeorge W. Bush warned that Israel's ground offense in Gaza was "going to be ugly for a while".[561] Hillary Clinton opposed a ceasefire in Gaza, stating "Remember, there was a ceasefire on October 6, that Hamas broke by their barbaric assault on peaceful civilians," then she added "Hamas have consistently broken ceasefires over a number of years."[562] Senator and former presidential candidateBernie Sanders said that "the tragedy of what Hamas did ... is that it will feed the extremism ... into the future" adding that it would "only harden the extreme right in Israel, maybe get some encouragement to terrorists in the Palestinian area, and inflame what already has been a terrible, terrible situation."[563] In addition, Sanders rejected calls for a ceasefire, stating "I don't know how you can have a ceasefire with an organization like Hamas, which is dedicated to turmoil and chaos and destroying the State of Israel." Furthermore, he told CNN "I think what the Arab countries in the region understand is that Hamas has got to go."[564] On 7 November,DemocratRashida Tlaib, the firstPalestinian-American member of theUS Congress, was censured by theRepublican-controlledUS House of Representatives after she allegedly made antisemitic statements supporting the Palestinian cause. Tlaib denied the allegation, saying that deeming criticism of the Israeli government as antisemitic "sets a very dangerous precedent" which was being "used to silence diverse voices speaking up for human rights".[565] On 14 December, Sanders introduced a privileged resolution invoking Section 502(b) of theForeign Assistance Act, calling on the State Department to investigateIsraeli crimes against humanity in its conduct of the war in Gaza.[566] The resolution would freezeU.S. military aid to Israel unless the State Department issues a report within 30 days.[567] The proposal was defeated, 72 to 11, with only Sanders, Democratic SenatorsJeff Merkley,Chris Van Hollen,Martin Heinrich,Laphonza Butler,Ed Markey,Ben Ray Luján,Mazie Hirono,Peter Welch andElizabeth Warren and RepublicanRand Paul voting for it. Among the Senators who voted against the resolution wereChuck Schumer (D-NY),Mitch McConnell (R-KY),Dick Durbin (D-IL),Bill Cassidy (R-LA),Chris Murphy (D-CT),Rick Scott (R-FL),Tom Carper (D-DE),Mike Braun (R-IN),Bob Casey (D-PA),Mike Lee (R-UT), and IndependentAngus King of Maine andKyrsten Sinema of Arizona. SenatorBrian Schatz (D-HI) voiced support for the resolution.[568][569] SenatorChris Coons (D-DE) opposed the resolution. SenatorBen Cardin (D-MD), the chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, said that resolution "would be a gift to Hamas, a gift to Iran."[570] New York City MayorEric Adams opposed a ceasefire in Gaza,[571] stating "Bring the hostages home."[572]
Uruguay: Former presidentJulio María Sanguinetti condemned Hamas's aggression and declared that it "must be repudiated", and that Israel has "the right to self-defense".[573] On the other hand, former PresidentJosé Mujica called the conflict a "disgrace" for both the Israeli and Palestinian people, and said that the scale of violence is a "failure of humanity and the policies of the United Nations."[574]
Kurdistan Communities Union co-chairCemîl Bayik said the Israeli state and government "must abandon their policies of war, genocide and massacre", adding that the Palestinian people "have never beenanti-Semitic" and "have been resisting occupation and genocide for decades".[575][576]
TheHoly See called for an immediate ceasefire and the release of Israeli hostages, and condemned Hamas' attacks while stating that criminal responsibility for terrorist acts "can never be attributed to an entire nation or people". It expressed support for atwo-state solution with a special status for Jerusalem.[595]
TheWorld Council of Churches, representing the majority of the world's Christian denominations, called for "an immediate cessation of this deadly violence, for Hamas to cease their attacks and ask[ed] both parties for de-escalation of the situation".[596]
TheEastern Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch of ConstantinopleBartholomew released a message stating "Our thoughts and prayers are particularly with the civilians... and especially with all the innocent children, who deserve to get raised in a truly "Promised Land" of peace and prosperity".[597]
The CatholicLatin Patriarchate of Jerusalem called on the international community and religious leaders "to make every effort in helping to de-escalate the situation, restore calm and work to guarantee the fundamental rights of people in the region" and supported the maintenance of the "Status Quo" with regard to all the Holy Places in theHoly Land, especially inJerusalem, as well as the "urgent need to find a lasting and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict in this land."[372]
TheNational Council of Churches in the Philippines called the conflict a "lopsided" war in favor of Israel. It urged Israel's response against Hamas' attack to be scrutinized for violation of international humanitarian law and called for a "just peace".[602]
Ephraim Mirvis, thechief rabbi of theUnited Kingdom and Commonwealth, stated "the death of any innocent person is a tragedy," supported Israel to "do whatever it can to guarantee the survival of the state of Israel and the Jewish people," and called Hamas an "existential threat".[604] Mirvis also rejected the accusations of genocide levied against Israel.[605]
Riccardo Di Segni, the chief rabbi of Rome, stated that "Whoever does evil must be defeated, as happened with the Nazis in 1945," and criticized the Catholic and other churches' response for being "a jumble of political and religious declarations that have left us confused and offended ."[606]
In response to a letter by mufti Nazirudin Mohd Nasir of Singapore, chief rabbi Mordechai Abergel called for peaceful coexistence and solidarity.[607]
Muslim
TheAl-Azhar Al-Sharif mosque inCairo, regarded asSunni Islam's foremost seat of religious learning, issued a statement saying that it stood "fast with full support to the free people of Palestine, who have come to revive our self-confidence, lifeline, and a long-lost sense of aliveness". It also criticised the international community's "double standards when it comes to the Palestinian cause".[608]
Muhammadiyah urged theUN Security Council "to immediately take political and diplomatic steps involving related parties, especially Israel-Palestine, to stop the war, carry out a ceasefire and carry out peace negotiations" and affirmed its position in supporting the Palestinian cause. It also asked the Indonesian government to be more proactive in resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.[609]
Nahdlatul Ulama called for the conflict and violence "to be stopped immediately with all efforts" and urged the UN Security Council not to use "the veto right to defend one party in this prolonged humanitarian tragedy".[609]
A coalition of 34 student organizations fromHarvard University issued a statement stating the conflict "did not occur in a vacuum", and that Israel's "apartheid regime is the only one to blame. Israeli violence has structured every aspect of Palestinian existence for 75 years."[610] The statement was signed by Palestinian and Muslim support groups as well as others including the African American Resistance Organization and the Harvard Jews for Liberation.[611] However several of the organisations such as Amnesty International at Harvard, Harvard College Act on a Dream, the Harvard Undergraduate Nepali Student Association, the Harvard Islamic Society and the Harvard Undergraduate Ghungroo withdrew their support for the statement and condemned the massacres of civilians by Hamas.[612]
The Oxford Palestine Society said in an Instagram post that "the offensive launched from Gaza can only be understood in the context of Israel's ongoing, decades long, military occupation and colonisation of Palestinian land and imposition of a system of oppression that meets the legal definition of apartheid." They also urged students to support the "movement for a free Palestine" and join a scheduled protest on 12 October. In contrast, the Oxford Israel Society said it "unequivocally condemns" the recent conflict and "the massacre and hostage taking committed by Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists" and called onOxford University and other colleges to condemn the Palestinian attacks.[613]
Islami Jamiat Talaba, Pakistan's largest student organization, organized a rally atKarachi University in support of Palestine that was attended by hundreds of students on 10 October, during which a 200-footPalestinian flag was unfurled by the protesters.[614]
Students atCornell University wrotespraypainted messages related to the conflict on theIthaca, New York campus, including "Israel is Fascist" and "Free Palestine."[615][616] The slogans were subsequently removed by the university.[617]
On 12 October, a protest atColumbia University in New York City saw the attendance of pro-Palestinian demonstrators.[618] Since November 2023,Jewish Voice for Peace's chapter at Columbia University has been under suspension. The university stated that both the JVP chapter andStudents for Justice in Palestine had breached university policies, engaging in "threatening rhetoric and intimidation", leading to the suspension of the clubs.[619][620]
Al-Azhar University issued a statement calling "on the free people of the world, international organizations and institutions to take immediate action to break the siege of Gaza hospitals." It also emphasized that silence against the crimes of the occupying-regime is considered a stain on the forehead of humanity and the world community.[621]
Sports organizations
Israeli PresidentIsaac Herzog with Israeli athletes in the Olympic village in Paris, 24 July 2024
Palestinian sports organizations and sports organizations from Arab countries have called for sanctions to be imposed against Israel and to prevent its participation in the2024 Summer Olympics due to the Gaza war. The calls from the organizations have been prompted by concerns about the war's impact on Palestinian athletes and sports facilities.[622][623] In November 2023, Russia accused theInternational Olympic Committee of having double standards by not sanctioning Israel due to its military actions in Gaza andoccupation of Palestine, as Palestine is also an IOC member.[624] In January 2024, over 300 Palestinian sports clubs called for Israel to be barred from the 2024 Olympics afterIsraeli airstrikes had killed Palestine's Olympic football team coach, and damaged the headquarters of thePalestine Olympic Committee in Gaza.[625] In February 2024, several left-wing French lawmakers sent a letter to the IOC proposing to sanction Israeli athletes while only allowing them to participate under theIndividual Neutral Athlete label.[626] The IOC has cautioned athletes against boycotting or discriminating others, stating that immediate action will follow any discriminatory behavior such as the case of Algerian judokaFethi Nourine, who received a ten-year ban following his refusal to fightTohar Butbul, an Israeli in2020. The IOC also stated that athletes are not to be held accountable for their government's actions.[627] Due to the continuation of the Israeli-Palestinian war, France asked the United States for help in securing the Olympic Games.[628] In March 2024, IOC PresidentThomas Bach made it clear there was no issue regarding Israel participating at the 2024 Summer Olympics and cautioned athletes against boycotts and discrimination.[629]
TheNational Football League,National Basketball Association,Major League Baseball,National Hockey League, andMajor League Soccer, amongst several other North American leagues, all released statements condemning the terrorist attacks on Israeli civilians by Hamas while urging for peace for civilians in the region. Many teams in their respective leagues also released their own statements with the same message. However, there was criticism towards all the leagues and teams for not releasing statements for the Palestinian civilians that had also been killed in the conflict.[633][634][635] All NFL teams during Week 6 held a moment of silence for the Israeli and American victims as well as those affected by the conflict, starting with a Thursday Night game between theDenver Broncos andKansas City Chiefs.[636] However, during the London game between theBaltimore Ravens andTennessee Titans, the moment of silence was interrupted by some spectators chanting "Free Palestine".
In the United Kingdom, there was pressure for theEnglish FA and thePremier League to release statements and honour the victims of the attacks by Hamas, with some noting that other tragedies, disasters, and social movements had been honoured much more quickly.[637][638] Eventually the English FA honoured both the Israeli and Palestinian victims at a friendly withAustralia and aUEFA Euro 2024 qualifying match withItaly. However, they did not light upWembley Stadium in the colours of the Israeli flag, believed to be due to one of Australia's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier opponents beingPalestine.[639][640] The Premier League also honoured the victims following the international break.[641] The FA has also banned the use of the phrase "from the river to the sea" on any players' social media following its use byHamza Choudhury.[642]
Following a request from thePalestinian Football Association's headJibril Rajoub, theAlgerian Football Federation offered to host "all official and non-official matches" of the Palestinian national team as part of its preparations for its qualifiers for the2026 World Cup and 2027 Asian Cup. It also pledged to shoulder all associated costs.[643] The PFA later accepted Algeria's request, though after FIFA and the AFC prevented the team from playing in Algeria, they selectedKuwait,Qatar, and other countries in theIslamic world instead.Lebanon, Palestine and Israel's neighbour to the north, were also forced to play the same 2026 World Cup and 2027 Asian Cup qualification in neutral ground due to the fear of the war's spillover to the country.[644]Celtic F.C. was fined 17,500 euros ($19,000) by UEFA after fans displayed a flag of thePopular Front for the Liberation of Palestine during aChampions League match againstAtletico Madrid on 25 October.[645] A number of people protested at the Paris Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games headquarters in the suburb ofSaint-Denis, waving Palestinian flags and chanting slogans condemning Israel's "institutional involvement" in the Games as a result of the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The demonstrators urged Olympic authorities to restrict Israel's involvement in the Paris Games.[646]
The left-wingPodemos party inSpain requested the exclusion of Israel from the Olympics and called on countries to boycott the competition if Israeli continued to participate.[647][648] Ione Belarra, the Podemos party's secretary general and former minister of social rights in Spain, called for Israel to be removed from the Olympics.[649] During the 74thFIFA Congress on 17 May 2024 inBangkok, thePalestinian Football Association called for a vote on suspending the IFA from both UEFA and FIFA, stating that the damage to football infrastructure and deaths of Palestinian footballers during theGaza war were enough grounds to justify the action, while other supporters referred to other suspensions such as those ofApartheidSouth Africa from 1961 to 1991 andRussia following theRussian invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The IFA responded stating that their football was halted and that many of their footballers have been killed since7 October 2023 while calling for peace and a future friendly between the two countries.Gianni Infantino would respond to the PFA stating that FIFA would conduct its own legal review and that the information about a final decision would be forwarded to the FIFA Council meeting on 3 October 2024 while also calling for peace.[650][651] It was later decided that while Israel would not be suspended, FIFA would investigate the claims by the PFA.[652] Prior toqualification for the2026 FIFA World Cup, theNorwegian Football Federation called for an investigation into Israel (who they were drawn against), stating that they wanted to end civilian casualties in the region.[653]
OGC Nice suspended its Algerian defenderYoucef Atal after he shared a video on Instagram from a Palestinian preacher purportedly calling for violence against Jewish people.[657] He was later detained by French authorities[658] and received an eight-month suspended sentence from a French court on charges of inciting hatred.[659]1. FSV Mainz 05 also suspended and later dismissed its Dutch forwardAnwar El Ghazi after he made what the club called an "unacceptable" social media post about the war.[660][661]
Following theal-Ahli Arab Hospital explosion,Tottenham Hotspur's Israeli wingerManor Solomon purportedly blamed Palestinians for "killing their own people and blaming Israel" in an Instagram post.[662]Granada's Israeli forwardShon Weissman posted social media messages in support of his country following Hamas' attack. After receiving threats in response, he was excluded from aLa Liga match againstOsasuna on 20 October due to security issues.[663] Muslim American basketball playerEnes Kanter said the Hamas attack was a "barbaric" act of terrorism that did not reflect Islamic teachings.[664] On 12 November, he said anti-Israel protesters on college campuses were "brainwashed" and urged people not to get their information fromTikTok.[665][666]
Egyptian swimmerAbdelrahman Sameh and Tunisian Olympic swimmerAhmed Hafnaoui were both criticized and subjected to death threats due to their support for Palestine on social media, with American swimmerEli Cohen telling Hafnaoui he was asking people to "donate to terror" after the latter posted a link to a humanitarian fundraiser for war victims. Likewise,Israel Swimming Association ChairmanMiki Halika wrote to the sport's international governing bodyWorld Aquatics urging it to "take action against swimmers who support terrorism".[667] Mixed-martial arts championKhabib Nurmagomedov posted on Instagram that Israel was engaged in "genocide" in Gaza.[668]
Pro-Palestinian protest during the opening ceremony of theEurovision Song Contest inBasel, Switzerland, 11 May 2025
On 16 February 2024 a coalition of several U.S. unions announced a call for a ceasefire. The unions claim to represent some nine million teachers, nurses, auto workers,[671] flight attendants and others.[672]
Eurovision Song Contest 2024
Theongoing humanitarian crisis resulting from the Israeli retaliatory operations in the Gaza Strip since October 2023 led to increasing calls that theEuropean Broadcasting Union (EBU) exclude Israel from taking part in theEurovision Song Contest 2024, with human rights activists urging other countries to boycott the event.[673] Despite this, Israel ultimately appeared on the list of participants released by the EBU on 5 December 2023.[674][675] The EBU said in a statement: "It is a competition for broadcasters (not governments) and theIsraeli public broadcaster has participated in the Contest for 50 years. The Eurovision Song Contest remains a non-political event that unites audiences worldwide through music."[676]
The Icelandic Association of Composers and Lyricists (FTT), which represents artists inIceland, told its members in a statement to not participate in theEurovision Song Contest 2024 unless Israel is removed from the competition, on the same grounds asRussia was in the last competition, due to Israel's conduct in the Gaza war.[677] FTT also urged theIcelandic National Broadcaster (RÚV) to withdraw from the competition unless Israel is denied participation on the same grounds as Russia was due to itsinvasion of Ukraine.[678]
Transatlantic Civil Servants' Statement on Gaza
The Transatlantic Civil Servants' Statement on Gaza is a public letter signed by over 800 currently serving officials in the United States and Europe which states that the policies of their governments during theIsrael-Gaza war could amount to "grave violations of international law". The signatories are civil servants from the United States, the European Union, and 11 European countries including France, Germany, and the United Kingdom. The identities of the signers were not made public for fear of repercussions.[679][680][681][682][683]
Visits by world leaders
Numerous heads of state and government have visited Israel,Ramallah, and Egypt for consultations.
European Commission PresidentUrsula von der Leyen and European Parliament PresidentRoberta Metsola arrived in Israel on 13 October.[684] On 17 October, German ChancellorOlaf Scholz visited Israel to express solidarity with the country. On his departure from Ben-Gurion airport, he was evacuated to a shelter after a rocket alarm went off.[685] On 18 October, US PresidentJoe Biden arrived in Israel and was received at Ben-Gurion airport by Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. At a news conference, he said Israel did not commit the al-Ahli hospital bombing in Gaza and blamed what he called "the other team" for the attack.[686] In the wake of the attack, a summit inAmman hosted by King Abdullah II that was also to be attended by Biden, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el Sisi was cancelled by the Jordanian government.[687]
British Prime MinisterRishi Sunak arrived in Israel on 19 October, in order to meet Netanyahu and offer his condolences for the civilians killed in the initial attacks.[688] On 21 October 2023, Italian Prime MinisterGiorgia Meloni visited Israel to express solidarity with the country.[689] French PresidentEmmanuel Macron arrived in Israel on 24 October.[690] Czech Prime MinisterPetr Fiala arrived in Israel on 25 October.[691] During the visit of Spanish Prime MinisterPedro Sánchez and Belgian Prime MinisterAlexander De Croo, Netanyahu was asked to respect international law, and Sánchez announced that Spain was ready to recognize the State of Palestine.[692] This triggered a harsh reaction from Israeli foreign ministerEli Cohen, who subsequently accused both prime ministers of "giving support to terrorism" in Israel.[693] On 6 February 2024, Argentine presidentJavier Milei became the first Latin American president to visit Israel since the start of the war, where he condemned Hamas attacks and confirmed his position of moving the Argentine embassy to Jerusalem.[694][695]
Serving heads of state and government that have visited Israel during the war
Demonstrations took place in many Middle Eastern countries, such as Yemen, Jordan,[718] Lebanon, Kuwait, Turkey, Qatar,[719] Bahrain, Syria, Egypt,[720] Iraq[721] and Iran in solidarity with the Palestinian groups.[722][723] There were reports that many Iranians avoided these demonstrations and condemned the attacks online.[724][725][726] Pro-Palestinian rallies were also held in Australia,[727] Spain,[728] South Africa,[722] Pakistan,[614] Libya, Tunisia,[729] Morocco, Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka,[730] Serbia,[731] Greece,[732] Chile, Belgium, Italy,[733] Philippines,[734] South Korea, Ireland,[735] Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bolivia, Sweden, and Denmark.[736]
Rallies in support of both Israel and Palestine were held across Canada,[737][738] as well as the United States.[739][740][741] On 9 October, German PresidentFrank-Walter Steinmeier said that he would not tolerate public celebrations of the Hamas attacks. The GermanGreen Party asked for restrictions on organizations which openly support Hamas. The liberal conservativeChristian Democratic Union of Germany asked for those who supported Hamas to have their German citizenship revoked. TheCentral Council of Jews in Germany and the Israeli ambassador both asked for actions to be taken.[742] ChancellorOlaf Scholz announced plans to ban the pro-Palestinian groupSamidoun after it was pictured handing out sweets in Berlin to celebrate Hamas' attack on 7 October.[743][547] Police subsequently banned pro-Palestine demonstrations in Berlin, while French police arrested ten people in rallies inLille and in Paris'Place de la République after the government issued a similar ban.[744][745]Amnesty International called on European countries to safeguard the right to protest, saying that many countries "are unlawfully restricting the right to protest".[746]
In the United Kingdom, Foreign SecretaryJames Cleverly urged Palestine supporters to stay home, saying that their protests were causing concern in theJewish community.[747] Citing laws prohibiting explicit support for banned organisations, authorities arrested a woman inBrighton for making a speech in support of Hamas at a protest.[748] One rally in London drew an estimated 100,000 protestors in support of the Palestinians.[749] 60,000 people later marched in London to protest against a rise in antisemitism from the war.[750][751] At an October rally inDublin Ireland, former justice ministerAlan Shatter voiced support for Israel and denounced "thethird Reich on the streets of Dublin."[752] Several landmarks, such asTaipei 101,[753] theSydney Opera House,[754] theBrandenburg Gate, theWhite House, and theEiffel Tower, were lit up in the colors of the Israeli flag.[253]
Student protesters called onColumbia University to financially divest from any company with business ties to the Israeli government, includingMicrosoft,Google andAmazon.[771] NYU Alumni for Palestine called onNew York University to "terminate all vendor contracts with companies playing active roles in the military occupation in Palestine and ongoing genocide in Gaza, namelyCisco, Lockheed Martin,Caterpillar andGeneral Electric".[772]
President Biden called on Congress to pass $14.3 billion in emergency military aid to Israel.[773] The Biden Administration caused controversy after bypassing Congress on multiple occasions to authorize arms sales to the Israeli military.[774]
In December 2023, aWall Street Journal report stated that US arms shipments to Israel since the start of the war included 15,000 bombs and 57,000155mm artillery shells, mostly carried on C-17 military cargo planes. U.S. has also sent more than 5,000 unguidedMk82 bombs, more than 5,400Mk84 bombs, about 1,000 small diameterGBU-39 bombs, and almost 3,000 JDAMs. It also said that some of the bloodiest Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip involved the use of large US-made bombs, such as the one that destroyed an apartment complex in theJabalia refugee camp and killed over a hundred people.[775]
The United Kingdom, Germany, France, Canada, Australia, Spain, the Netherlands and Italy also supplied arms to Israel.[279][776][777][778] On 29 February 2024, theEuropean Parliament overwhelmingly rejected an arms embargo on Israel.[779] In May 2024, a group of 300 Australian public servants called on the government to cease weapons transfers to Israel.[780] Serbia's state-owned arms manufacturer,Yugoimport SDPR exported weapons worth around $17.1 million to Israel, using IDF planes and civilian aircraft.[781][782]
Australia-assisted departures from the West Bank in October 2023
On 8 October, the Brazilian government announced a rescue operation of Brazilian nationals using anAirbus A330 of theBrazilian Air Force, accompanied by doctors and psychologists.[783] Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin put theRoyal Thai Air Force on standby to evacuate its citizens if needed.[220] Polish Defence MinisterMariusz Błaszczak announced that twoC-130 transport planes would be deployed to evacuate 200 of its nationals from Israel.[784] Hungary evacuated 215 of its nationals from Israel using two aircraft on 9 October, while Romania evacuated 245 of its citizens, including two pilgrimage groups, on twoTAROM planes and two private aircraft on the same day.[785] Australia also announced repatriation flights.[786] 300 Nigerian pilgrims in Israel fled to Jordan before being airlifted home.[787]
On 12 October, the United Kingdom arranged flights for its citizens in Israel; the first plane departedBen-Gurion Airport that day. The government had said before that it would not be evacuating its nationals due to available commercial flights. However, the flights were commercial.[788] Nepal also arranged aNepal Airlines flight to repatriate 253 of its citizens back home.[789]
By 16 October, New Zealand had evacuated 55 of its citizens through mercy flights organised by theMinistry of Foreign Affairs and Trade andEtihad Airlines. Evacuees were flown toAbu Dhabi, where they were expected to make their own travel arrangements home. 70 New Zealanders remained behind, with 50 in Israel and 20 in the Palestinian Territories. The Foreign Ministry said that commercial options were available for them.[790] India launchedOperation Ajay to repatriate people, mostly Indian nationals in Israel. 1,192 people have been repatriated as of 17 October.[791]
Opinion polling
Europe
In Britain, aYouGov poll conducted on 19 October found that 76% of respondents supported a ceasefire in the Gaza war.[792] AnIpsos poll carried out on 20–23 October, found that 37% of British respondents wanted the UK government to be a neutral mediator in the conflict, 16% wanted Britain to stay out of the conflict at all, 13% would support Israel and 12% would support Palestine.[793] According to a YouGov poll conducted on 7–8 November 2023, older people andConservatives are more likely to sympathize with the Israelis, while younger people andLabour Party voters are more likely to sympathize with the Palestinians.[794]
According to a poll conducted by theForsa Institute on behalf of newspaperDie Welt in December 2023, 45% of respondents inGermany agreed and 43% disagreed with the statement "Israel's military action in the Gaza Strip is all in all appropriate". In the immediate aftermath of the Hamas attack on Israel, 44% of Germans said Germany has "a special obligation towards Israel". In December 2023, that number dropped to 37%.[795]
According to a survey commissioned by theBlick newspaper on 10–15 November, 72% of Swiss respondents believed Israel had a right to defend itself and reply militarily in Gaza while 67% felt Switzerland should temporarily suspend financial aid to the Palestinian occupied territories. At the same time, 58% said Switzerland's approval of the UN resolution for a ceasefire was "fair" or "quite fair".[798]
A survey conducted by theLevada Center from 19 to 25 October 2023 found that 66% of Russian respondents expressed a neutral position on the conflict, 21% sympathized with the Palestinians, and 6% sympathized with Israel. 45% of respondents blamed the conflict's escalation on the United States andNATO (a view promoted by Russian state-controlled media and PresidentVladimir Putin), while 12% blamed Israel and 8% blamed Hamas.[799][800]
A survey conducted by theKyiv International Institute of Sociology from 29 November to 9 December 2023 had 69% of Ukrainian respondents sympathising with Israel compared to only 1% sympathising with Palestine.[801][802]
Middle East
InTurkey, a MetroPoll survey released on 25 October found that 34.5% of respondents wanted the government to remain neutral, 26.4% wanted the government to mediate, 18% wanted it express solidarity with the Palestinians while distancing itself from Hamas, and 11.3% wanted it to stand with Hamas.[803][804]
According to a poll conducted from 31 January to 7 February 2024 by the Group for Analyzing and Measuring Attitudes in Iran (GAMMAN), about 35% of Iranians blame Hamas for the war, 20% blame Israel, and 32% blame both sides.[805]
According to the poll conducted byThe Washington Institute for Near East Policy between 14 November and 6 December 2023, 96% of respondents inSaudi Arabia believed that Arab nations should sever relations with Israel, 95% of Saudis did not believe that Hamas killed civilians in its attacks on Israel, and 40% of Saudis expressed a positive view of Hamas.[806]
East Asia
An 24 October survey inTaiwan from theTaiwanese Public Opinion Foundation [zh] had 35.1% of respondents sympathising with Israel, 14.8% sympathising with Palestine, 9.8% sympathising with neither, and 33.6% having no opinion.[807][808]
North America
In November 2023, 59% of Canadians approved of the country's support for Israel in the Gaza war, while 18% disapproved.[809]
TheMarist Poll published on 15 November found that 38% of Americans believe Israel has gone "too far" in its response to Hamas' attack. It also found that American respondents were more likely to sympathize with Israelis (61%) than Palestinians (30%).[810]
AQuinnipiac study done following war revealed that 76% of American voters believed supporting Israel is in the national interest of the United States, and 64% approved ofsending weapons and military equipment to Israel. This support was more pronounced among older age groups, with 51% of those under 35 disapproving of this action.[811][812] According to a combinedNPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll, just 48% ofmillennials and members ofGeneration Z think that the US should openly support Israel, compared to 83% of theBaby boomers and 86% from theSilent andGreatest Generation (see alsoGeneration Z and the Israel-Hamas war).[813][814][815]Gallup polling ofDemocrats' opinion of President Biden's performance dropped by 11% during October 2023, which was attributed to Biden alienating some members of his party with his swift and decisive show of support for Israel.[815] In November 2023, 31% of participants in a survey in the United States expressed their backing for providing weapons to Israel, whereas 43% expressed their opposition to this notion. The remaining respondents remained uncertain about their stance. Notably, Republicans exhibited the highest level of support for sending weapons to Israel, while approximately half of the Democrats were against it.[816]
In November 2023, a Gallup poll found that 50% of respondents in the United States supported Israel's actions in Gaza, while 45% disapproved. 61% of white American respondents expressed support for Israel while only 30% ofpeople of color did the same.[817] In December 2023, aNew York Times and Siena College poll found that 44% of Americans believe that Israel should "stop its military campaign", even at the expense of hostages, while 39% believed the opposite. 48% believed that Israel is "not taking enough precautions to avoid civilian casualties", while 30% believed Israel was doing enough.[818] According to the poll conducted by the Harvard CAPS–Harris Poll on 17–18 January 2024, 80% of American respondents said they supported Israel more than Hamas in the war.[819] 67% said that a ceasefire in Gaza should only happen after the release of all Israeli hostages and the removal of Hamas from power.[820]
In aThe Economist/YouGov poll released on 24 January 2024, 35% of U.S. adults agreed that Israel's military campaign against Palestiniansamounts to genocide, 36% disagreed, and 29% were undecided. Among U.S. citizens aged 18–29, 49% of those surveyed agreed that Israel is committing genocide, with 24% disagreeing, and 27% uncertain.[821] 74% of American respondents also believed that the initial Hamas attack wasgenocidal.[814] In anAssociated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll released on 2 February 2024, 50% of U.S. adults said that the military response from Israel in the Gaza Strip had gone too far, whereas 31% said that it had "been about right", and 15% thought that it had "not gone far enough".[822] In aCenter for Economic and Policy Research poll released on 5 March 2024, 52% of U.S. citizens supported ending arms transfers to Israel. 62% of Americans who voted for Biden in 2020 supported halting arms sales, while 14% disagreed, whereas 30% of Trump voters supported the measure, and 55% opposed it.[823] In aGallup Poll released on 27 March 2024, 55% of the responders in the United States disapproved of Israel's military action in Gaza, 36% approved, and 9% had no opinion.[824] A poll from Generation Lab of 1,250 US college students conducted from 3–6 May reported that 8% had participated in a protest for either side.[825]
Opinions of Generation Z in the Western world
The views espoused by members ofGeneration Z in the Western world in response to the war gained the attention of researchers and political analysts, as there is agenerational divide between Generation Z and older generations on topics such as theIsraeli–Palestinian conflict,Hamas, and theAmerican government's support for Israel.[826][827] Notably, members of Generation Z were more likely to support Palestine and to oppose Israel than any other generation.[813] According to an October 2023 NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist National poll which surveyed 1,313 U.S. adults, 48% ofMillennials and Generation Z said that the U.S. government should publicly voice support for Israel, compared to 63% ofGeneration X, 83% ofBaby boomers, and 86% from theSilent andGreatest Generation.[813][814]
Between 13 and 14 December 2023, an online survey was conducted byHarvard University andThe Harris Poll among 2,034 Americans from all age groups. While the survey assessed a range of political issues, there were several questions about the Gaza war. While the Harvard-Harris poll found that 73% of those aged 18–24 believed that the7 October attack was a terrorist attack and 66% of those aged 18–24 believed that the 7 October attack was genocidal in nature, 60% of those polled aged 18–24 believed that the 7 October 2023 attack was justified by Palestinian grievances, with smaller subsets of 50% stating that they sided with Hamas and 51% favoring aone-state solution where Israel would be ended and the land given completely to Hamas and the Palestinians. Furthermore, 67% of Generation Z respondents considered Jews to be oppressors, yet 69% of Generation Z respondents also stated that Israel has a right to exist.[826] Another poll in December 2023 was conducted by More in Common which surveyed various age groups, including Generation Z When members of Generation Z were asked whether they considered Hamas to be a terrorist organisation, Generation Z respondents were the most likely to consider Hamas to be freedom fighters and the least likely to consider Hamas a terrorist organisation.[828]
Some research has credited the stance of Western countries' members of Generation Z toTikTok and social media trends on the platform, withAxios noting that the platform has a large amount of Palestinian content on the website. The site found that 87% of TikTok users who view #StandwithPalestine posts are under the age of 35. In comparison, only 66% of TikTok users who view #StandwithIsrael posts are under the age of 35.[829] A trend was observed of Generation Z TikTok users sharing theirconversion to Islam following the Israel-Hamas war.[830] Lorenzo Vidino, director of the Programme on Extremism atGeorge Washington University has attributed this trend to a desire among Generation Z to rebel against Western values. Vidino stated: "At this point, what's more rebellious, what's moreanti-Western andanti-capitalism andanti-establishment, than a conversion to Islam?"[831]
Analysis
Hugh Lovatt, a senior policy fellow with the Middle East and North Africa Programme at theEuropean Council on Foreign Relations, analysed in January 2024, that the strong diplomatic and military support from much of theWestern world (including US, UK, Germany) to Israel is "at odds with the attitudes of Western publics which continue to shift away from Israel". He said that during theCold War, Israel sided with the West against the Arab countries supported by the Soviets, and Western leaders generally see Israel "as a fellow member of theliberal democratic club", which partially "explains the continued strong Western support for Israel – which has now largely become reflexive".[832] According toAndrew Stroehlein, writing forHuman Rights Watch in October 2024, most countries of the world have supported their own side of the conflict, without caring forhuman rights.[833]
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Algeria: The Foreign Ministry issued a statement heavily condemning the Israeli bombing of Gaza, urging international bodies to intervene in the conflict and declaring sympathy for the Palestinians fighting against "Israeli colonial settlement".[34] In March 2024, Algeria proposed a motion to theUnited Nations Security Council to release a statement condemning theFlour massacre, which was blocked by the United States.[35]
Angola: Angola called for restrain and dialogue by both parties.[36]
Benin: In December 2023, Benin voted against condemning Hamas at theUnited Nations.[37]
Botswana: The Foreign Ministry released a statement condemning violence against civilians by both sides and urged for an immediate cessation of hostilities.[38]
Burundi: In December 2023, Burundi voted against condemning Hamas at the United Nations.[37]
Cape Verde: Cape Verde voted to condemn Hamas at the United Nations.[39]
Cameroon: Cameroon backed Israel and condemned Hamas.[40]
Central African Republic: The Central African Republic voted against condemning Hamas at the United Nations.[39]
Chad: Chad voted against condemning Hamas at the United Nations.[39] On 5 November, it recalled its ambassador to Israel.[21]
Comoros: Comoros voted against condemning Hamas at the United Nations.[39]
Republic of the Congo: RO Congo voted against condemning Hamas at the United Nations.[39]
Democratic Republic of the Congo: The DRC condemned Hamas and backed Israel.[41]
Djibouti: Djibouti expressed support for Palestine.[42]
Egypt: Egypt urged both Israel and Palestine to exercise restraint.[43] It also said the international community should "urge Israel to stop the attacks and provocative actions against the Palestinian people and to adhere to the principles of international humanitarian law with regard to the responsibilities of an occupying state."[43] The Foreign Ministry warned of "severe dangers" and encouraged de-escalation.[44] On 25 October, Egyptian PresidentAbdel Fattah el-Sisi warned that aground invasion of the Gaza Strip would cause "many, many civilian casualties".[45] Sisi said that Israel's bombing of Gaza "went beyond the right to self-defense, turning intocollective punishment for 2.3 million people in Gaza."[46]
Eritrea: In December 2023, Eritrea voted against condemning Hamas at the United Nations.[37]
Eswatini: The government said that they would not take sides in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.[47]
Gabon: Gabon was one of four countries to vote at the United Nations Security Council in favor of a Russian-drafted resolution that condemned all violence in Gaza without explicitly condemning Hamas.[48]
Gambia: The Gambia voted against condemning Hamas at the United Nations.[39]
Ghana: The Foreign Ministry released a statement saying that "While Ghana affirms its support for Israel's right to exist and defend itself, it calls on the Israeli government to exercise restraint in its response to Hamas attacks".[49]
Guinea: Guinea voted against condemning Hamas at the United Nations.[39].jpg)
Guinea-Bissau: PresidentUmaro Sissoco Embaló condemned the actions by Israel when he called for "a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip, lamenting the escalation of violence and loss of human life."[36] He later called on "both sides to hold back because there is a lot of human loss."[citation needed]
Kenya:Korir Sing'Oei, thePrincipal Secretary in the State Department for Foreign Affairs, said that the country strongly condemned "the despicable terror attack against Israel and regrets the carnage and senseless loss of life", while repudiating "the planners, funders and implementers of this heinous attack". It acknowledged Israel's "right to retaliate", but urged "a peaceful path to resolving this unfortunate development".[50]
Libya: TheHigh Council of State expressed support to Palestine and asked theGovernment of National Unity to sever diplomatic relationships with countries supporting Israel, while theMinister of Foreign Affairs Taher al-Badour called for an immediate halt of Israeli attacks in Gaza.[51] TheHouse of Representatives expressed support for Gaza, condemned Israel and asked the rivalGovernment of National Stability to totally halt oil exports to countries which support Israel and the immediate expulsion of the ambassadors of theUnited States, theUnited Kingdom,France,Germany, andItaly from Libya.[52][53]
Malawi: Malawi voted to condemn Hamas at the United Nations.[39]
Mali: Mali stated its support for Palestine.[40]
Mauritania: Mauritania condemned Israel's military actions and a call for international intervention to protect Palestinian civilians. The Mauritanian government declared three days of national mourning following a deadly strike on a hospital in Gaza, which they described as "genocide" and urged the international community to impose an immediate halt to the violence.[54]
Morocco: The Foreign Ministry expressed "its deep concern at the deterioration of the situation and the outbreak of military action in the Gaza Strip", and condemned "attacks against civilians wherever they may be".[55] Morocco voted against condemning Hamas at the United Nations.[39]
Mozambique: Mozambique was one of four countries at the United Nations Security Council that voted in favor of a Russian-drafted resolution that condemned all violence in Gaza without explicitly condemningHamas.[48]
Namibia: The government condemned the escalation of violence, urged for diplomatic solutions and called on Israel to "cease its attacks and refrain from engaging in provocative acts against the Palestinian people."[56]
Niger: Niger stated its support for Palestine.[40]
Nigeria: Foreign MinisterYusuf Tuggar called for de-escalation, and asked both sides "to exercise restraint, prioritise the safety of civilians and give room for humanitarian considerations".[57]
Rwanda: The government said it "extends its deepest condolences and sympathy to the Government and the People of the State of Israel following attacks on Israeli territory".[58]
Sahrawi Republic: ThePolisario Front expressed support for the Palestinian people.[59]
Senegal: Senegal voted against condemning Hamas at the United Nations.[39]
Seychelles: The Seychelles voted to condemn Hamas at the United Nations.[39]
Somalia: Somalia blamed Israel for theal-Ahli Arab Hospital bombing.[60]
South Africa: The Foreign Ministry issued a statement calling for de-escalation and blaming the conflagration on "the continuedillegal occupation of Palestine land, continuedsettlement expansion,desecration of the Al-Aqsa Mosque and Christian holy sites, and ongoing oppression of the Palestinian people". South Africa affirmed its support of atwo-state solution.[61] Foreign ministerNaledi Pandor was criticized by the South African Jewish Board of deputies for taking a phone call from Hamas ten days after its attack and accused her of taking sides in the conflict. Pandor denied expressing support for Hamas and said that she expressed support for the Palestinian people and discussed aid for the people of Gaza.[62][63] South Africa voted against condemning Hamas at theUnited Nations.[39] On 6 November, Minister in the Presidency,Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, announced a withdrawal of all its diplomats from Israel.[27] On 21 November, theNational Assembly passed a motion calling for the closure of the Israeli embassy and the cutting of diplomatic ties until Israel agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza.[64] On 29 December, South Africa submitted the caseSouth Africa v. Israel (Genocide Convention) to theInternational Court of Justice, arguing that Israel was responsible fora genocide of Palestinians in Gaza.[65] In May 2024, ICJ judges called on Israel to halt its intendedmilitary offensive in the city of Rafah.[66]
South Sudan: PresidentSalva Kiir Mayardit wrote to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that South Sudan expressed "deepest sympathies to you and the people of Israel for the people you have lost to the heinous and provoked terror by Hamas," stating further that "no amount of political grievances can justify the killings of innocent civilians".[67] South Sudan voted to condemn Hamas at the United Nations.[39]
Sudan: TheForeign Ministry said that Sudan supported "the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people to have their independent state", and called "for adherence to international resolutions and the protection of innocent civilians".[68][42]
Tanzania: The Foreign Ministry condemned all violence and called for dialogue between both sides.[69]
Togo: Foreign MinisterRobert Dussey issued a statement saying that Togo "strongly condemns the Hamas terrorist attack against Israeli civilians."[70]
Tunisia: A statement from the Presidency said that the abstention was because the resolution did not go far enough in order to support the Palestinian people. It said that its "position will be to fully stand by the Palestinian people until they recover their entire land".[71]
Uganda: PresidentYoweri Museveni expressed concern for the situation and called for dialogue.[72]
Zambia: Foreign MinisterStanley Kakubo backed Israel in a statement condemning Hamas' attacks.[42]
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe condemned Israeli actions in Gaza.[58]
Antigua and Barbuda: The government issued a statement condemning Hamas and conveying sympathies to the families of the victims of the attacks.[73].jpg)
Argentina: PresidentAlberto Fernández condemned the "brutal terrorist attacks" against Israel,[74] while theForeign Ministry stated that it "deplores" the "terrorist actions of Hamas against Israeli territory", further expressing solidarity with the Israeli people and sending condolences to those affected.[75] Fernández later said on social media that he had made a phone call to Israeli presidentIsaac Herzog during which he expressed Argentina's "energic repudiation and condemnation of the atrocious terrorist attacks committed by Hamas."[76] After the change of government in December 2023, newly inaugurated presidentJavier Milei stressed his support for Israel during a meeting with Israeli Foreign MinisterEli Cohen. Argentina also changed its position before the UN to abstaining in a resolution demanding a ceasefire.[77][78] On 14 January 2024, Milei said that Argentina "endorses Israel's right to self-defense."[79]
Bahamas: Foreign MinisterFred Mitchell called for the "cessation of activities between Hamas and Israel."[80]
Barbados: Barbados voted to condemn Hamas at theUnited Nations.[39]
Belize: Foreign MinisterEamon Courtenay called for de-escalation and urged for Palestinian statehood, with East Jerusalem as the capital.[73] On 15 November 2023, Belize terminated diplomatic ties with Israel, citing its "indiscriminate bombing" in Gaza.[81]
Bolivia: The government expressed "deep concern" at the situation and criticized the "inaction of the United Nations and the Security Council."[82] Bolivia voted against condemning Hamas at theUnited Nations.[39] On 31 October 2023, the nation cut ties with Israel due to "crimes against humanity".[30]
Brazil: TheForeign Ministry stated that as president of theUnited Nations Security Council, Brazil would call an emergency meeting of the body and seek to de-escalate the situation.[83] Brazil condemned the attacks on Israel and expressed condolences with the Israeli people.[84] Brazil also reiterated its support of atwo-state solution based on mutually agreed upon borders.[83] PresidentLuiz Inácio Lula da Silva criticized Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip[85] calling it "the insanity" of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.[86]
Canada: Prime MinisterJustin Trudeau said that "Canada strongly condemns the current terrorist attacks against Israel" and called the violence "completely unacceptable". He added that the country stood with Israel and fully supported "its right to defend itself".[87] Trudeau later put out a statement asserting "Hamas does not represent the Palestinian people nor their legitimate aspirations" and "Canada stands firmly with the Israeli and Palestinian peoples in their right to live in peace, security, with dignity and without fear."[88] On 14 November 2023, Trudeau urged Israel to stop "this killing of women, of children, of babies" in the Gaza Strip. His statements were subsequently criticized by Israeli Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahu.[89] On 21 December, Trudeau stated Israel's actions were putting long-term support into question.[90]
Chile: The government of PresidentGabriel Boric expressed its "absolute condemnation" of the attacks "against a series of towns and cities in Israel", sending condolences to the victims' families and its solidarity with the people of Israel. It also called for an end to "unconducive" violence, and asked the international community for a "direct and good-faith negotiations" between Israel and Palestine, that could lead to a peace agreement that is "fair, full and definitive". It also supported a two-state solution, with safe frontiers agreed upon mutually and internationally recognized.[91] On 1 November, Chile recalled its ambassador to Israel, citing "unacceptable" violations of international humanitarian law in the Gaza Strip.[23] On 18 January 2024,Foreign MinisterAlberto van Klaveren stated the country's interest in an investigation by theInternational Criminal Court into Israeli war crimes.[92]
Colombia: The Foreign Ministry issued a statement calling for an urgent resumption of "dialogue between Israel and Palestine to begin a peace process that leads to peaceful coexistence, within mutually agreed upon secure borders and internationally recognized, with full support for the territorial integrity of the parties."[93] Israel later halted all security exports to Colombia after presidentGustavo Petro compared the IDF toNazi Germany.[94] In response, Petro threatened to suspenddiplomatic relations between the two countries, stating that "we do not support genocides".[95] On 31 October, Petro recalled Colombia's ambassador to Israel in protest over the "massacre of Palestinian people".[96] On 1 May 2024, Petro announced that Colombia would sever diplomatic relations with Israel over its conduct in Gaza.
Costa Rica: The Foreign Ministry condemned the attacks as terrorism, and expressed its solidarity with Israel.[97]
Cuba: PresidentMiguel Diaz-Canel, Prime MinisterManuel Marrero, and Foreign MinisterBruno Rodríguez Parrilla joined a pro-Palestine demonstration inHavana on 23 November.[98]
Dominica: Prime MinisterRoosevelt Skerrit condemned the conflict, calling it "abhorrent".[73] In December 2023, Dominica voted against condemning Hamas at the United Nations.[37]
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Ecuador: The government condemned the attacks on Israel, expressed solidarity with the Israeli people, and reiterated that it was committed to a negotiated, definitive and fair solution for both Israel and Palestine.[99]
El Salvador: PresidentNayib Bukele, who is of Palestinian descent, described Hamas as "savage beasts" on X, stating that Hamas "[does] not represent the Palestinians" and compared the group toMS-13, a Salvadoran criminal gang. Bukele expressed his support for the Palestinian people and called on Palestinians to "get rid of those animals [Hamas] and let the good people thrive".[100] In December 2023, El Salvador voted against condemning Hamas at the United Nations.[37]
Guatemala: The Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the attacks. It conveyed its solidarity to the People and Government of Israel, and advocated for the prompt restoration of peace.[101]
Guyana: Guyana voted against condemning Hamas at theUnited Nations.[39]
Honduras: The government issued a statement condemning Hamas for the attacks, expressed solidarity with the people of Israel and made a call for a ceasefire.[102] However, on 3 November, Honduras recalled its ambassador to Israel citing violations of international humanitarian law in Gaza.[25]
Jamaica: Prime MinisterAndrew Holness condemned the attacks on Israel and conveyed his sympathies to its people.[73]
Mexico: TheForeign Ministry condemned the attacks on Israel, and noted that Israel and Palestine had a right to coexist in peace.[103][104] PresidentAndrés Manuel López Obrador reiterated such on 9 October, calling for a two-state solution.[105] On 18 January 2024, Mexico announced support for investigation into Israeli war crimes in Gaza by the International Criminal Court after reviewing UN reports and theSouth Africa's genocide case against Israel.[92]
Nicaragua: PresidentDaniel Ortega condemned the "terrible aggravation" of the conflict and said that the country was always in "solidarity with the Palestinian cause."[106]
Panama: PresidentLaurentino Cortizo "firmly" condemned the attacks and expressed solidarity with the Israeli people.[82]
Paraguay: PresidentSantiago Peña condemned "these inhuman actions that threaten the peace of the world", while the Foreign Ministry condemned the attacks.[107]
Peru: TheForeign Ministry strongly condemned the attacks by Hamas, and reaffirmed its commitment to the peace process between Israel and Palestine.[108]
Saint Lucia: In December 2023, Saint Lucia voted against condemning Hamas at the United Nations.[37]
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Prime MinisterRalph Gonsalves called for de-escalation and peace.[109] In December 2023, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines voted against condemning Hamas at the United Nations.[37]
Suriname: Suriname condemned the actions byHamas and called for de-escalation.[110]
Trinidad and Tobago: In December 2023, Trinidad and Tobago voted against condemning Hamas at the United Nations.[37].jpg)
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United States: PresidentJoe Biden issued a statement condemning the attacks and saying that he was ready to offer "all appropriate means of support to the Government and people of Israel".[111][112] Actingambassador to Israel,Stephanie Hallett said she was "sickened by the images coming out of southern Israel of dead and wounded civilians at the hands of terrorists from Gaza".[113][114] The White House issued a statement saying the United States "unequivocally condemns the unprovoked attacks by Hamas terrorists against Israeli civilians".[115] Immediately following the initial attacks on Israel, theUS Office of Palestinian Affairs on 7 October urged "all sides" to refrain from "retaliatory attacks".[116]
Uruguay: PresidentLuis Lacalle Pou said he strongly condemned the Hamas attacks and called for an "immediate cessation of violence against the Israeli people".[140][141] TheForeign Ministry issued a statement in which it expressed that the Government and the Uruguayan people "deplore with the greatest firmness the terrorist actions underway against Israel and its population," and stressed their rejection of terrorism and their commitment to the security of Israel.[142][143]
Venezuela: The Foreign Ministry issued a statement expressing its "profound concern over the evolution of recent events in the Gaza Strip, while considering that the escalation is the result of the impossibility of the Palestinian people to find a space in multilateral international legality to assert their historical rights". The statement called for dialogue and the implementation of theUnited Nations Security Council Resolution 2334.[144]
Afghanistan: The Foreign Ministry said that the country had "carefully monitored the recent events in the Gaza Strip" and considered "the occurrence of such events to be the result of Israeli Zionists trampling on the rights of the oppressed Palestinian people and repeated insults and disrespect to Muslim holy places, and any type of defense and the resistance of the Palestinian people for freedom."[145]
Bahrain: The Foreign Ministry called for de-escalation, and affirmed its support of atwo-state solution.[146] On 9 October it officially condemned Hamas' kidnappings.[147][148] On 2 November, Bahrain recalled its ambassador to Israel and cut off all economic relations citing its war in Gaza.[19]
Bangladesh: TheForeign Ministry issued a press statement calling for an immediate ceasefire and solving the conflict with dialogue and diplomacy. It condemned the armed conflict, expressed deep concern over the "tragic loss of civilian lives", and urged both sides to "exercise maximum refrainment".[149][150] It also denounced the "Israeli occupation andforced settlements on Palestinian Territories" and reaffirmed its support for thetwo-state solution.[151][152][153]
Brunei: Brunei reiterated solidarity with Palestinians.[154]
Cambodia: TheForeign Ministry issued a statement condemning all forms of violence and terrorist acts and called on all parties involved in the fighting in Israel to exercise the utmost restraint and seek avenues.[155]
China: The Foreign Ministry expressed concern over the "escalation of tensions and violence between Palestine and Israel", urging relevant parties to "exercise restraint and immediately end the hostilities to protect civilians and avoid further deterioration of the situation".[156][157] After a diplomat from the Israeli embassy criticized Beijing for not condemning Hamas, ministry spokeswomanMao Ning renewed calls for a two-state solution and said as "a friend to both Israel and Palestine, what we hope to see is the two countries living together in peace."[158][159] On 18 October, China's UN ambassadorZhang Jun condemned the "heinous attack" onAl-Ahli Hospital and urged Israel to "fulfil its obligations under international humanitarian law", adding that Palestinians had been forced to move south because of Israel's evacuation order "only to suffer from air strikes in the south as well".[160] China voted against condemning Hamas at theUnited Nations.[39] On 30 October, China's embassy in France posted a photo onX comparing intact buildings inXinjiang with buildings in Gaza destroyed in the bombing; the photo was criticised by heads of the World Uyghur Congress andEast Turkistan Government in Exile.[161]
India: Prime MinisterNarendra Modi said the government condemned the "terrorist attacks on Israel", adding that "we stand in solidarity with Israel at this difficult hour".[165][166] TheMinistry Of External Affairs added that while they condemned the actions of Hamas, they supportedthe establishment of Palestine.[167] India voted to condemn Hamas at theUnited Nations.[39]
Indonesia: TheForeign Ministry issued a statement expressing its deep concern "with the escalation of conflict between Palestine and Israel", and urged the immediate end of violence to avoid further human casualties. It also called for the occupation of Palestinian territories by Israel as the root of the conflict, to be resolved in accordance with the parameters agreed upon by the United Nations.[168] PresidentJoko Widodo, in his address on 10 October, urged both sides to stop the conflict, deescalate the tensions, and ordered the foreign ministry to protect Indonesian nationals currently in Palestine and Israel.[169]
Iran: The Supreme Leader of Iran AyatollahAli Khamenei said that "the U.S. is responsible for the recent crimes." He added, "If the crimes of the Zionist regime continue, no one can stop the Muslims and the resistance forces".[170] Yahya Rahim Safavi, former commander of theIslamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and an adviser to the Khamenei, congratulated the Palestinian fighters, and stated that Iran would "stand by the Palestinian fighters", until the "liberation of Palestine and Jerusalem". AyatollahAhmad Alamolhoda, a representative of Khamenei asked people to be ready to mobilize for a war between Islam and infidels.[171] During a session of theIslamic Consultative Assembly, legislators rose from their seats and chanted "Down with Israel", "Down with America", and "Welcome Palestine".[172] After speaking by phone with Hamas leaderIsmail Haniyeh and Islamic Jihad leaderZiyad al-Nakhalah, PresidentEbrahim Raisi praised the "legitimate defense" of the Palestinian nation and said Israel and its supporters "must be held accountable".[173] Foreign Ministry spokespersonNasser Kanaani said that Hamas' attack showed increased confidence by the Palestinians against Israel.[174] He also denied claims of Iranian involvement in Hamas' attack.[175] During a meeting with UN diplomatTor Wennesland on 14 October, foreign ministerHossein Amir-Abdollahian warned that Iran could intervene in the war if the IDF launched aground invasion of Gaza.[176][177]
Iraq: The official government spokesperson said that military operations undertaken by the Palestinians were a natural result of decades of "systemic oppression" by the "Zionist Occupation authority".[174]
Japan: AForeign Ministry spokesperson said that the country "strongly condemns the rocket attacks and armed incursions against Israel" and expressed "its condolences to the bereaved families and its heartfelt sympathy to the injured".[178]
Jordan:King Abdullah II warned that continued escalation of the conflict would create negative repercussions on the region and urged restraint, the protection of civilians and respect for international humanitarian law.[179] Foreign MinisterAyman Safadi warned of the "volatility" of the situation.[180] On 1 November, Jordan recalled its ambassador to Israel, accusing the country of creating an "unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe" and "killing innocent people in Gaza".[26] It also said that Israel's ambassador, who left Amman shortly after Hamas' attack, would not be allowed to return until the war ended. Prime MinisterBisher Khasawneh said all options were on the table in "dealing with the Israeli aggression on Gaza and its repercussions."[181]
Kazakhstan: Aibek Smadiyarov, the press secretary of theForeign Ministry, urged all parties not to resort to actions that could escalate the situation between the two states and the Middle East region.[182]
Kuwait: Kuwait blamed Israel for what it called its "blatant attacks".[180]
Kyrgyzstan: The Foreign Ministry called for dialogue and the cessation of hostilities.[183]
Laos: The government called for de-escalation and urged for a two-state solution.[184]
Lebanon: Lebanon voted against condemning Hamas at theUnited Nations.[39]
Malaysia: TheForeign Ministry issued a statement expressing its "concern over the latest escalation in the Middle East", blaming the root cause on "prolonged illegal occupation,blockade and sufferings, thedesecration of Al-Aqsa, as well as the politics of dispossession at the hands of Israel as the occupier". It called for a return to thepre-1967 border and on theUnited Nations Security Council to "demand all parties stop the violence as well as respect and protect the lives of innocent civilians".[185] Prime MinisterAnwar Ibrahim also explicitly refused to condemn Hamas allegedly under pressure from Western nations, emphasizing his country's long standing relationship with the group.[186] Malaysia voted against condemning Hamas at theUnited Nations.[39] On 20 December, Malaysia announced a ban on Israeli-owned and Israeli-flagged ships, along with those headed for Israel, from docking at Malaysian ports.[187]
Maldives: The Foreign Ministry released a statement saying that the government considered "these deliberate acts of aggression against the innocent civilian population of Palestine a blatant disregard and violation of international humanitarian law, tantamount to a war crime," the statement said.[188]
Mongolia: The Foreign Ministry released a statement saying that the country condemned "the rocket and terror attacks from Gaza on Israel, which have resulted in deaths and injuries of many innocent civilians." It also called "on all parties concerned to immediately end violence and to protect the safety and security of civilians at all cost".[189]
Myanmar: Following theAl-Ahli Arab Hospital explosion, the military junta expressed concern about the conflict and urged relevant parties to follow restraint.[190] The opposition government of theNational League for Democracy, which is present at the United Nations, voted to condemn Hamas.[39]
Nepal: Prime MinisterPushpa Kamal Dahal condemned Hamas' offensive on Israel calling it a "terrorist attack".[191]
North Korea:Rodong Sinmun, the official newspaper of the rulingWorkers' Party of Korea, published an editorial blaming Israel for the conflict, stating that the "international community claims that this clash was the result of Israel's constant criminal acts against the Palestinian people, and that the fundamental way out is to build an independent Palestinian state".[192]
Oman: The Foreign Ministry called on the international community to "intervene immediately to stop the ongoing escalation and resort to the rules of international law". It affirmed its support for aTwo-state solution involving a Palestinian state withEast Jerusalem as its capital.[193]
Pakistan: TheForeign Office issued a statement urging an immediate ceasefire and a return to peaceful negotiations, stating that they were "closely monitoring the unfolding situation".[194] Pakistan reiterated its position that the solution to the conflict was atwo-state solution, including the establishment of a viable, sovereign and contiguous State of Palestine withJerusalem as its capital.[195]
Philippines: TheOffice of PresidentBongbong Marcos issued a statement conveying "its deepest sympathies and condolences to those who have lost their family members and loved ones in recent attacks". It also condemned the attack and said that "the Philippines understands the right of states to self-defense in the light of external aggression as recognized in theUnited Nations Charter."[196] TheNational Security Council proposed toofficially designate Hamas as a terrorist organization.[197] The Philippines abstained from voting for a United Nations General Assembly resolution calling for a humanitarian truce in Gaza, due to the lack of explicit condemnation on Hamas' initial attacks on 7 October.[198]
Bangsamoro: TheBangsamoro Parliament on 17 October passed a resolution condemning acts of violence and "collective punishment" against Palestinians and urged for unconditional cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hamas and for both sides to allow the United Nations to establish a humanitarian corridor. It also said that the conflict should not be viewed in isolation and should be understood in the wider context of the decades-long Palestinian struggle towards self-determination.[199] On 16 November, the parliament passed a resolution to reiterate its call for "ceasefire now".[200]
Qatar: TheForeign Ministry issued a statement saying Israel was "solely responsible for the ongoing escalation due to its continuous violations of the rights of the Palestinian people, including the recent repeated incursions into the Al-Aqsa Mosque under the protection of the Israeli police."[201]
Saudi Arabia: TheForeign Ministry released a statement calling for an "immediate halt" to the "escalation" in Israel and Gaza. It added they were "closely following developments in the unprecedented situation between a number of Palestinian factions and the Israel Defense Forces, which has resulted in a high level of violence taking place on a number of fronts there" and reiterated "its repeated warnings [to Israel] of the dangers of the explosion of the situation as a result of the continued occupation, and deprivation of the Palestinian people of their legitimate rights, and the repetition of systematic provocations against its sanctities".[202][203]
Singapore: A spokesperson for theForeign Ministry issued a statement saying that the country strongly condemned "the rocket and terror attacks from Gaza on Israel."[204] On 18 October, Prime MinisterLee Hsien Loong, PresidentTharman Shanmugaratnam and Foreign Affairs MinisterVivian Balakrishnan sent condolence letters to their Palestinian counterparts after theAl-Ahli Hospital explosion and reiterated support the two-state solution.[205] In response to a 11 November op-ed inThe Straits Times by retired diplomatBilahari Kausikan,Home Affairs MinisterK. Shanmugam noted that Kausikan did not emphasise the illegal actions by Israel, saying: "The truth is that Israeli government actions have been contrary to international law, and oppressive to the Palestinians. One can say this while also accepting that parts of the Palestinian leadership has acted very badly, seeking the complete wipe-out of Israel."[206]
South Korea: The Foreign Ministry issued a statement saying that the government strongly condemned "the indiscriminate attacks on Israel from Gaza including rocket attacks", and called for "an immediate halt" to them.[207]
Sri Lanka: TheForeign Ministry expressed concern about the loss of life in both Israel and Gaza.[208][209] PresidentRanil Wickremesinghe denounced Hamas's aggression, stating thatcriticism of Israel is not a valid justification for Hamas's attack.[210] Sri Lanka voted against condemning Hamas at theUnited Nations.[39]
Syria: The Foreign Ministry said an agreement to normalize relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel was now impossible.[211] Syria voted against condemning Hamas at theUnited Nations.[39]
Taiwan: TheForeign Ministry issued a statement saying that the country strongly condemned "the indiscriminate attacks against Israelis carried out by Hamas." It also said Taiwan stood "in solidarity with Israel" and denounced "all forms of terrorism", adding that their thoughts were "with the victims & families at this tragic juncture."[212][213] On 23 October 2023, Taiwanese representative to IsraelLee Ya-Ping [zh] donated US$70,000 to Israeli NGO Pitchon-Lev as aid to Israeli soldiers and families affected by the war.[214][215] Taiwanese PresidentTsai Ing-wen and Foreign MinisterJoseph Wu condemned theApril 2024 Iranian strikes against Israel.[216][217]
Tajikistan: The Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the acts of violence and called on the parties to immediately end the violence and begin dialogue to normalize the situation to prevent an escalation of tensions in the Middle East.[218] Tajikistan voted against condemning Hamas at theUnited Nations.[39]
Thailand: Prime MinisterSrettha Thavisin expressed his deepest condolences to the government and people of Israel, and condemned Hamas' attack.[219] He also put theRoyal Thai Air Force on standby to evacuate its citizens if needed.[220] Deputy foreign affairs minister Jakkapong Sangmanee later said that the country's position was "one of neutrality" and that the government favoured "a solution that would allow Palestine and Israel to coexist."[221]
Timor-Leste: Timor-Leste voted to condemn Hamas at theUnited Nations.[39]
United Arab Emirates: The Foreign Ministry called for an immediate ceasefire.[222] Later it condemned Hamas for its "serious and grave escalation" and its hostage taking.[223]
Uzbekistan: The Foreign Ministry called on the warring parties to take all measures to quickly end the armed confrontation and resolve the crisis through political and diplomatic means.[224][225]
Vietnam:Foreign Ministry spokesperson Phạm Thu Hằng said that the country was "deeply concerned over the escalating violence between Hamas and Israel [that has led to massive civilian casualties]" and called on relevant parties "exercise restraint, refrain from taking actions that complicate the situation, promtply resume negotiations to settle disagreements through peaceful measures, on the basis ofinternational law andrelated resolutions of the United Nations Security Council, and ensure safety and legitimate interests of civilians."[226] In a followed statement, the same figure stated that Vietnam "strongly condemnsacts of violence against civilians, humanitarian facilities, and essential infrastructure in the Middle East conflict", while calling on both parties to "immediatelycease fire, end the use of force, respectinternational humanitarian law,resume negotiations, and resolve differences through peaceful means."[227]
Yemen: TheForeign Ministry confirmed that the government was following the course of events and escalation taking place in the occupied Palestinian territories, and called for the protection of civilians and an end to the provocations of the Israel Defense Forces and their repeated attacks on the Palestinian people and their sanctities. It also affirmed the government's "firm" position to help achieve the aspirations of the Palestinian people for a decent life, and the establishment of their independent Palestinian state withEast Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with theArab Peace Initiative and relevant international resolutions and legislation.[228][55]
Albania: Prime MinisterEdi Rama and Foreign MinisterIgli Hasani expressed strong condemnation of the attack and expressed solidarity with the victims, their families and all of Israel.[229][better source needed][230][231]
Andorra: Prime MinisterXavier Espot issued a statement condemning the "terrorist attacks perpetrated in various locations in Israel", expressing "solidarity with the Israeli authorities and civilian population", as well as a call to "stop the escalation of violence and respect international humanitarian law and deploy all diplomatic efforts to protect the civilian populations of both Israel and Palestine".[232]
Armenia: The Foreign Ministry expressed its shock at the violence between Palestinians and Israelis and the targeting of civilians, saying that it was joining "the international community demanding an end to the violence".[233]
Austria: Foreign MinisterAlexander Schallenberg announced the suspension of the delivery of 19 million euros ($20 million) of aid to Palestinian areas on 9 October in response to Hamas' attack and said that it would review its existing projects in Palestine. He also said that he would summon the Iranian ambassador to address Iran's "abhorrent reactions" to the attack.[234]
Azerbaijan: The Foreign Ministry condemned "violence against civilians in the Israel-Palestine conflict zone" and called "for an urgent de-escalation of the situation".[235][236] On 9 October, Azerbaijani Ambassador to Israel Mukhtar Mammadov condemned the "rocket strikes and terrorist attacks", adding he was appalled by numerous abductions of civilians, including women and children, who were abused by terrorist abductors.[237][238] In February 2024, Azerbaijani PresidentIlham Aliyev met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, reaffirming bilateral relations between Israel and Azerbaijan amid the ongoing war in Gaza.[239] Azerbaijan is amajor oil supplier to Israel and has resisted pressure to cut ties with Israel over the Gaza war.[240]
Belarus: The government called for restraint and dialogue by both parties.[241] PresidentAlexander Lukashenko criticized claims that Russia and Belarus had benefited from the situation through attention shifting away from theRusso-Ukrainian War, instead suggesting that the United States was the beneficiary of the conflict, and stated that Israeli Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahu had been the "target of attacks for months and years" in domestic Israeli politics. He warned against further escalation, describing it as a "dangerous situation".[242]
Belgium: Foreign MinisterHadja Lahbib said on X that the country strongly condemned "the massive rocket attacks against Israeli civilians" and said that their "thoughts are with all those affected".[112] On 8 November, Deputy Prime MinisterPetra De Sutter called on the Belgian government to adopt sanctions against Israel and investigate the bombings of hospitals and refugee camps in Gaza.[243] Likewise, Prime MinisterAlexander De Croo called the Israeli bombing campaign in Gaza "disproportionate", but said that "Belgium will not take sides".[244] On 23 November 2023, Prime Minister De Croo along with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez held apress conference at theRafah border crossing, emphasizing the importance of Israel's adherence tointernational humanitarian law.[245]
Bosnia and Herzegovina:Chairwoman of the Council of MinistersBorjana Krišto condemned Hamas' attacks as "unjust and brutal" and expressed support for Israel.[246] Minister of Foreign AffairsElmedin Konaković condemned Hamas as well, but also said that "he never hid his support for the people and the government of Palestine in order to keep and protect the areas they live in, to fight for sovereignty and territorial integrity of their land and protect their religious objects on that area that are of great importance for the faithful from all around the world.[247]
Canton 10: The cantonal government expressed shock and sadness at "the terrorist attack on the State of Israel", at the same time, the cantonal government issued a statement of support for Israel and "its efforts to establish peace for all its residents by all legitimate means".[248]
Sarajevo Canton: Cantonal Prime Minister Nihad Uk "expressed sorrow and compassion" for Palestinians and offered the cantonal government's help "for the people in the occupied Gaza".[249]
Republika Srpska: PresidentMilorad Dodik condemned the attacks and expressed his support to Israel. The Palace of President of the Republic was decorated with the Israeli flag on 8 October.[251]
Bulgaria: Prime MinisterNikolai Denkov expressed his country's solidarity with the Israeli people and condemned Hamas's attack.[252] TheNational Assembly building was lit up in the colors of the Israeli flag.[253]
Croatia: Prime MinisterAndrej Plenković condemned the attacks referring to them as "terrorist acts against civilians" and expressed solidarity with Israel.[254] Foreign MinisterGordan Grlić-Radman also condemned the attack and expressed solidarity with Israel.[255][better source needed] Following Israeli attacks on Gaza, presidentZoran Milanović publicly stated that Israel had lost his sympathy due to its humanitarian crimes and "reprisal actions".[256] He said on 18 October that the Palestinians deserve to have a state, which should have been respected a long time ago, and most of these horrors and ordeals would not have happened.[257]
Cyprus: PresidentNikos Christodoulides and the Cypriot embassy in Israel condemned the attacks and stated that Cyprus stood with Israel.[258][259]
Czech Republic: Prime MinisterPetr Fiala condemned the attack, stating his thoughts were "with the innocent victims of the violence" and wishing "our friends in Israel the swiftest possible handling of the situation and the fulfilment of their ambitions to live in peace and security."[260][261] Fiala participated in pro-Israel demonstrations in Prague and called the country "the voice of Israel in Europe."[262] Czech Defense MinisterJana Černochová, in response to theceasefire resolution, called for the Czech Republic to withdraw from the UN,[263] which was rejected by Prime Minister Fiala, Foreign MinisterJan Lipavský and other cabinet officials.[264]
Denmark:Foreign MinisterLars Løkke Rasmussen strongly condemned the attack against Israel, adding that his thoughts were "with the victims, their families and all of Israel".[265]
Estonia:Marko Mihkelson, the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of theRiigikogu, strongly condemned the attacks against Israel, saying he was "concerned about the expansion of terrorist activity in the region". He invited international organisations to "confront the attempts of terrorist regimes to create instability and chaos in the whole Middle East region."[266]
Finland:Foreign MinisterElina Valtonen condemned in the strongest terms the "terrorist rocket attacks targeting Israel".[267].jpg)
France: PresidentEmmanuel Macron strongly condemned the attack and expressed his "full solidarity with the victims, their families and loved ones".[268][112] The French embassy in Israel condemned the attacks and described Hamas' actions as "inadmissible terrorist attacks".[269] On 25 October 2023, Macron said a "massive intervention that would put civilian lives at risk would be an error".[45] On 10 November 2023, Macron called for a ceasefire and urged Israel to stopbombing Gaza and killing civilians.[270] On 17 December 2023, French foreign ministerCatherine Colonna called for an immediate ceasefire, adding that too many civilians were being killed in Gaza.[271][272] On 20 December, Macron stated fighting terrorism did not mean flattening Gaza or attacking "civilian populations indiscriminately".[273] In January 2024, Macron accused Hamas of using Palestinian civilians ashuman shields and said Israel had the right to defend itself.[274] In July 2025, France together with more than two dozen Western countries including the United Kingdom called for an immediate end to the war in Gaza in a joint statement.[275]
Georgia: TheForeign Ministry strongly condemned the attack on Israel, and expressed solidarity with the Israeli government and people. The ministry also offered thoughts and condolences and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.[276].jpg)
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Germany: ChancellorOlaf Scholz said he was deeply shocked by the "terrifying news" of "rocket fire from Gaza and the escalating violence". He also said that Germany condemned Hamas' attack and would stand by Israel."[277][112] Germany suspended €125 million ($131 million) of development aid to Palestine in response to Hamas' attack and said it would review other projects and aid given.[278] Scholz offered military aid to Israel.[279] Scholz later announced his opposition to an "immediate ceasefire" in Gaza, saying "that would mean ultimately that Israel leaves Hamas the possibility of recovering and obtaining new missiles," and called instead for "humanitarian pauses".[280] On 17 December 2023,Minister for Foreign AffairsAnnalena Baerbock said she would "support a ceasefire, but only if it is sustainable".[281] PresidentFrank-Walter Steinmeier called onArabs living in Germany to distance themselves from Hamas.[282]
Greece: Prime MinisterKyriakos Mitsotakis strongly condemned the terrorist attack against Israel, that caused a high number of casualties among civilians. He also expressed his full support for the people of Israel and its right to self-defense.[283][better source needed] Migration ministerDimitris Keridis expressed his concerns of a resurgence in illegal immigrants to southern Europe, saying that the attack would "not ease illegal migration".[284] On 18 January 2024, Prime Minister Mitsotakis asked Israel "not to create a new generation of orphans".[285]
Hungary: Prime MinisterViktor Orbán strongly condemned the attack against Israel, and stated that he unequivocally supported Israel's right to self-defence. He also expressed his "sympathy and condolences" to Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahu, adding that "our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Israel in these dark hours".[286][287]
Iceland: Foreign MinisterÞórdís Kolbrún R. Gylfadóttir condemned the attack and said that Israel has the right to defend itself.[288]
Ireland: TaoiseachLeo Varadkar strongly condemned Hamas' attacks against Israel, calling them "appalling" and expressed that Ireland unequivocally condemned attacks on civilians.Tánaiste, Foreign Minister, and Defence MinisterMicheál Martin further condemned Hamas' "unconscionable" attacks, expressing that "deliberate and systematic targeting of civilians can never be justified". Both Varadkar and Martin called for an immediate cessation of all hostilities.[289] PresidentMichael D. Higgins subsequently issued a statement condemning the attacks as "deeply reprehensible" and expressed his support for Israel's right to defend itself.[290][291] Varadkar and Martin also condemned Israel's conduct in Gaza; Varadkar described Israel as "collective[ly] punish[ing]" Gaza for crimes done by Hamas, saying that it violates international law.[292] Martin also condemned what he viewed as collective punishment, saying that while Israel has the right to defend itself against Hamas, "Two wrongs don't make a right."[293] He further said that Israel must stay "within the parameters ofinternational humanitarian law", and that Israel's call to evacuate northern Gaza was "deeply dangerous and impossible to implement".[294][295] On 14 February 2024, Taoiseach Varadkar along with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez demanded in a joint letter to theEU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and the EU'sHigh Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell to assess whether Israel is complying with the obligations regarding human rights stipulated in the EU–Israel Association Agreement, and to take immediate measures in case of a breach in the agreement.[296]
Italy: Foreign MinisterAntonio Tajani said the government condemned in the strongest terms the attacks on Israel; saying that "people's lives, the security of the region and the resumption of any political process are at risk." He also urged Hamas to "immediately stop this barbaric violence" and said that Italy supports "Israel's right to exist and defend itself".[297][better source needed] ThePrime Minister's office released a statement saying that the government was "closely following the brutal attack taking place in Israel" and condemned "in the strongest terms the ongoing terror and violence against innocent civilians" It also said it supported "Israel's right to defend itself."[112]
Kosovo: PresidentVjosa Osmani denounced Hamas' assault, labeling it a "terrorist attack against the innocent people of Israel," and expressed unwavering solidarity with the State of Israel.[298][299] Likewise, Prime MinisterAlbin Kurti unequivocally condemned the "terrorist attacks against Israel", adding that Kosovo stood in solidarity with those affected.[300].jpg)
Latvia: PresidentEdgars Rinkēvičs expressed his country's "unwavering support to Israel's legitimate right to defend itself against terrorists".[301] Foreign MinisterKrišjānis Kariņš accused Hamas of using Palestinian civilians ashuman shields.[302]
Liechtenstein: Liechtenstein voted to condemn Hamas at theUnited Nations.[39]
Lithuania: PresidentGitanas Nausėda said that the country unequivocally condemned Hamas attacks against civilians in Israel and said the country fully supported "Israel in these terrible hours", and expressed "condolences to the families of the victims". He also said that "Israel has the right to defend itself."[303] TheSeimas unanimously adopted a resolution condemning Hamas' attacks.[304]
Luxembourg: Foreign MinisterJean Asselborn condemned Hamas's attack, and underlined the need for a renewed international commitment to a two-state solution.[305]
Malta: The government called on theUnited Nations Security Council to hold a meeting regarding the conflict following the attacks.[306]
Moldova: PresidentMaia Sandu strongly condemned "Hamas' attack against Israeli innocent civilians".[307]
Montenegro: PresidentJakov Milatović condemned "the attack carried out by Hamas against Israel" and expressed "his condolences for the Israeli lives lost in these attacks".[308][309]
Netherlands: Prime MinisterMark Rutte said he spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu about the attack by Hamas on Israel and "told him that the Netherlands unequivocally condemns this terrorist violence and fully supports Israel's right to defend itself".[310][112]
North Macedonia: PresidentStevo Pendarovski condemned the "terrorist attacks launched against Israel and the killing of innocent civilians".[311][better source needed]
Norway: Prime MinisterJonas Gahr Støre strongly condemned the attack against Israeli civilians, calling the situation "unprecedented". He said that "Israel has the right to defend itself against military attack" and that "it is important that the violence does not escalate".[312][better source needed] On 10 November 2023, Støre stated Israel's actions constituted a "violation of the international law of war".[313]
Poland: Foreign MinisterZbigniew Rau condemned "in the strongest terms the ongoing attacks by Hamas against Israel".[314][112]
Portugal: PresidentMarcelo Rebelo de Sousa and Prime MinisterAntónio Costa condemned Hamas's attacks as "unacceptable" and deserving of "strong condemnation".[315] Costa later urged Israel to respect the civilian population in Gaza while defending itself.[316]
Romania: PresidentKlaus Iohannis strongly condemned the attack against Israel, adding that the country stood "in full solidarity with Israel in these terrible moments."[317][better source needed]
Russia: PresidentVladimir Putin expressed condolences to the families of deceased Israelis,[318] expressed concern over the catastrophic increase of the number of civilians killed in Israel and Gaza,[319] and called the conflict "a clear example of the failure of U.S. policy in the Middle East", accusing the U.S. of failing to consider the "fundamental interests of the Palestinian people". Putin also described the Hamas attack as "unprecedented in its cruelty" and affirmed Israel's right to defend itself, but called for a two-state solution to resolve the conflict.[320] Russian UN diplomats later condemned both the Hamas attack on Israel and the Israeli "non-discriminatory shelling of peaceful neighborhoods in Gaza".[321] Russia hosted a Hamas delegation led byMousa Abu Marzouk on 26 October, leading Israel to protest.[322]
San Marino: Secretary for Foreign and Political AffairsLuca Beccari condemned the attacks on Israel.[331]
Serbia: PresidentAleksandar Vučić expressed his support for Israel and condemned "the horrific attacks on Israel." He added that "the Jewish people have endured a history of suffering and Israel deserves to live in peace and security".[332]
Slovakia: Defence MinisterMartin Sklenár condemned the Hamas attacks in the "strongest terms" and supported Israel's right to self-defense.[333][better source needed]
Slovenia: Prime MinisterRobert Golob condemned the Hamas attacks.[334] Golob became more critical of Israeli actions in Gaza as the conflict continued, calling for an international movement to recognize a Palestinian state.[335] In May 2025, PresidentNataša Pirc Musar referred to the situation in Gaza as a "genocide".[336] In July 2025, the government of Slovenia imposed anarms embargo on Israel.[337]
Spain: Prime MinisterPedro Sánchez strongly condemned what he called terrorism and demanded the immediate cessation of indiscriminate violence against the civilian population, likewise affirming Spain's standing commitment to regional stability.[338][339] Deputy prime ministerYolanda Díaz called on the international community to put pressure on Israel to stop what she called a massacre in Gaza,[340] while Minister of Social RightsIone Belarra accused the EU and the US of "being complicit in Israel's war crimes" and called for Israel to be denounced before theInternational Criminal Court because of what she identified as ongoing "plannedgenocide" in the Gaza Strip against the Palestinian peoples.[341][342] In November 2023, Sanchez criticized Israel's bombardment of the Gaza Strip and called for an "immediate ceasefire". He promised to "work in Europe and in Spain to recognise the Palestinian state".[343] On 23 November 2023, Prime Minister Sánchez along with Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo held apress conference at theRafah border crossing, emphasizing the importance of Israel's adherence tointernational humanitarian law.[245]
Sweden: Foreign MinisterTobias Billström condemned the attack against Israel, and said the government stood in solidarity with all civilians hurt by the attackers.[346]
Switzerland: The government condemned the attacks and asked for all parties to work toward a peaceful resolution. It also "underlined that de-escalation is the priority" and "called on those responsible to do everything possible to bring about a ceasefire and avoid a regional escalation".[347]
Turkey: At a congress for his rulingAK Party inAnkara, PresidentRecep Tayyip Erdoğan called on Israelis and Palestinians to act with restraint and refrain from hostile acts that could exacerbate the situation.[348][112] Erdoğan later refused to use the word "terrorist" to describe Hamas and instead called them a "liberation group".[349] Erdoğan said that Israel's bombing andblockade of the Gaza Strip in retaliation for Hamas' attack was a disproportionate response amounting to a "massacre".[350] On 25 October, Foreign MinisterHakan Fidan warned that anIsraeli ground invasion of the Gaza Strip could turn into a massacre, saying that those supporting Israel's actions are "accomplices to its crimes".[351] Turkey voted against condemning Hamas at theUnited Nations.[39] On 4 November, Turkey recalled its ambassador to Israel "in view of the unfolding humanitarian tragedy in Gaza caused by the continuing attacks by Israel against civilians, and Israel's refusal (to accept) a ceasefire."[28]
Ukraine: Following the initial Hamas attack, theForeign Ministry said Ukraine strongly condemned the "terrorist attacks" against Israel and expressed its "support for Israel in its right to defend itself and its people."[352][112] On 9 October,Ukrainian military intelligence accused Russia of transferring Western-made weapons captured in Ukraine to Hamas to blame Ukraine for selling them.[353] Following theAl-Ahli Arab Hospital explosion, Ukraine's Foreign Ministry called for an "investigation of this tragedy" to bring perpetrators to justice, called on all sides to abide by international humanitarian law, and supported a two-state solution to the conflict.[354].jpg)
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United Kingdom: Conservative Prime MinisterRishi Sunak said he was shocked by the initial Hamas attacks against Israeli citizens. He added that "Israel has an absolute right to defend itself" and said UK officials were "in contact with Israeli authorities," and advised British nationals in Israel to "follow travel advice".[355] An illumination of theIsraeli flag was projected onto the UK Prime Minister's residence at10 Downing Street in London on 9 October.[356] A statement issued byBuckingham Palace said thatKing Charles III was "appalled" and condemned the "barbaric acts of terrorism in Israel" and that the King's "thoughts and prayers are with all of those suffering, particularly those who have lost loved ones, but also those actively involved as we speak".[357] On 11 October 2023, Foreign SecretaryJames Cleverly arrived in Israel in a show in solidarity, during which he was seen running for cover following an air raid alert while he was visiting the town ofOfakim later in the day.[358] On 17 December 2023,Foreign SecretaryDavid Cameron backed a "sustainable ceasefire" differentiated from a "general and immediate ceasefire", called for more aid to reach Gaza, and called for the Israeli government to "do more to discriminate sufficiently between terrorists and civilians".[359] On 7 April 2024,Foreign SecretaryDavid Cameron said that UK support for Israel was not unconditional.[360] The Conservative government was replaced by a Labour government led byKeir Starmer in July 2024. Starmer said "The humanitarian situation in Gaza is simply unacceptable".[361][362] Starmer issued a joint statement in May 2025 condemning Israel'srenewed offensive against Gaza. The statement called for Israel to immediately stop its military operations and to immediately allow humanitarian aid into Gaza. It condemned Israel's plan to ethnically cleanse the Gaza Strip as "abhorrent" and against international law. He said his government would take "concrete actions" if Israel continued its "egregious actions".[363] Foreign SecretaryDavid Lammy called Israel's renewed offensive "morally unjustifiable". Referring to Israeli plans to ethnically cleanse the Gaza Strip, Lammy said "It is extremism, it is dangerous, it is repellent, it is monstrous, and I condemn it in the strongest possible terms".[364]
Scotland: First MinisterHumza Yousaf condemned the attack by Hamas. Yousaf, whose wife is Palestinian, said that his parents-in-law were trapped in Gaza,[365] adding that they had contacted them over the phone.[366][better source needed] In an interview withAl Jazeera, he called for a humanitarian corridor to be established in Gaza to allow vital supplies in and people to leave. He also said that while he understood Israel's reasons to protect itself, he did not believe that the price should be the "collective punishment of two million people".[367]
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Wales: TheWelsh Parliament passed aPlaid Cymru motion calling for an immediate ceasefire on 8 November afterthe Labour-led Welsh government abstained and gave its backbenchers afree vote.[370]
Vatican City:Pope Francis called for peace between Israel and Palestine.[371] Following theAngelus prayer on 8 October, he called for a halt to the fighting, and said that "terrorism and war do not lead to any solution, but only to the death and suffering of so many innocent people", adding that "war is always a defeat".[372] He later urged Hamas to release all its hostages, and voiced concern over Israel's imposition of a total siege on Gaza while saying that it was the "right of those who are attacked to defend themselves", referring to the Israeli military response.[373] On 22 November, he stated the conflict had gone beyond war into terrorism, and warned Israel it was "forbidden to respond to terror with terror".[374] On 31 March, during hisEaster address, he called for a ceasefire to the conflict and the return of all hostages in Gaza.[375]
Australia: Foreign MinisterPenny Wong said that "Australia unequivocally condemns the attacks on Israel by Hamas including indiscriminate rocket fire on cities and civilians."[376]Prime MinisterAnthony Albanese also strongly condemned the attacks.[377] In July 2025, Australia and several other Western countries issued a joint statement calling for an immediate end to the war in Gaza.[275]
New South Wales: PremierChris Minns condemned the attacks. He also condemned a pro-Palestinian and anti-Israeli rally inSydney where protesters chanted anti-Zionist slogans and lit flares.[378] Minns also apologized for the arrest of a man who held an Israeli flag in the streets of Sydney, which police stated was for his own safety.[379] and officially banned a planned second pro-Palestinian rally. TheSydney Opera House was lit up in blue and white in tribute to Israel.[380]
Queensland: PremierAnnastacia Palaszczuk condemned the attacks after it was announced that a pro-Palestinian rally would be taking place inBrisbane.[381]
South Australia: PremierPeter Malinauskas condemned the attacks and shared photos on social media showing many landmarks inAdelaide lit up in solidarity with Israel.[382]
Tasmania: PremierJeremy Rockliff condemned the attacks.[383] TheTasman Bridge inHobart was lit up in blue and white for three nights in solidarity with Israel.[384]
Victoria: PremierJacinta Allan condemned the attacks from Hamas, which she labelled "terrorist attacks", and many landmarks inMelbourne lit up in solidarity with Israel.[385] Initially, she did not label the violence as terrorism, a move that was highly criticized.[386]
Western Australia: PremierRoger Cook condemned the attacks and urged Western Australians against flying to theMiddle East to take up arms.[387]
Fiji: Prime MinisterSitiveni Rabuka condemned the "terrorist attacks by Hamas which targeted innocent non-combatants" and reaffirmed Fiji's support for Israel's right to "defend itself and its people".[388] In June 2025, Fiji voted against a resolution calling for a ceasefire at theUnited Nations.[389]
Kiribati: Kiribati voted to condemn Hamas at theUnited Nations.[39]
Marshall Islands: The Marshall Islands voted to condemn Hamas at theUnited Nations.[39]
Micronesia: Micronesia voted to condemn Hamas at theUnited Nations.[39] In June 2025, Micronesia voted against a resolution calling for a ceasefire at the United Nations.[389]
Nauru: The government condemned the attacks and the "taking of innocent civilians as hostages", further calling on the international community to "stand in solidarity and prayer with the State of Israel," while also supporting "Israel's right to defend itself."[390] In June 2025, Nauru voted against a resolution calling for a ceasefire at theUnited Nations.[389]
New Zealand: Foreign MinisterNanaia Mahuta expressed deep concern at the outbreak of violence between Israel and Gaza. She called for the immediate halt to violence, the protection of all civilians, and the upholding of international humanitarian law.[391] Prime MinisterChris Hipkins subsequently stated that New Zealand unequivocally condemned Hamas' terror attacks, stating that the target of civilians and hostage taking violated fundamental international humanitarian principles. Hipkins also stated Israel had the right to defend itself.[392] On 25 October Carolyn Schwalger, New Zealand's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, delivered a statement to theUnited Nations Security Council calling for a "humanitarian pause" to allow Gazan civilians to receive aid and for the creation of safe zones.[393] By 18 November, New Zealand had contributed a total of NZ$10 million to support humanitarian activities by theInternational Committee of the Red Cross andWorld Food Programme in Israel and the Palestinian Territories.[394]
Palau: PresidentSurangel Whipps Jr. wrote to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu where he condemned the attack by Hamas on Israel, calling it an "act of terror", further adding Palau's solidarity with Israel.[395] In June 2025, Palau voted against a resolution calling for a ceasefire at theUnited Nations.[389]
Papua New Guinea: Prime MinisterJames Marape condemned the attacks in Israel. He also called on Hamas and other militant groups to resolve matters in relation to Israel through dialogue and called on Israel to consider its response to the attacks.[396] In June 2025, Papua New Guinea voted against a resolution calling for a ceasefire at theUnited Nations.[389]
Solomon Islands: Solomon Islands voted to condemn Hamas at theUnited Nations.[39]
Tonga: Tonga voted to condemn Hamas at theUnited Nations.[39] In June 2025, Tonga voted against a resolution calling for a ceasefire at the United Nations.[389]
Tuvalu: Tuvalu voted to condemn Hamas at theUnited Nations.[39] In June 2025, Tuvalu voted against a resolution calling for a ceasefire at the United Nations.[389]
African Union:African Union Commission ChairpersonMoussa Faki expressed his "utmost concern" at the situation and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities, additionally, he recalled that denial of the fundamental rights of the Palestinian people, particularly that of an independent and sovereign State, was the "main cause of the permanent Israeli-Palestinian tension."[397]
Arab League: The League said "Israel's continued implementation of violent and extremist policies is a time bomb depriving the region of any serious opportunity for stability in the foreseeable future."[180]
ASEAN: On 20 October, the bloc released a statement calling for an immediate end to violence and urged both parties to assure the security of civilians and create a humanitarian corridor. It also urged the international community to pursue a peace process between Israel and Palestine. It reaffirmed its "support for a negotiated two-State solution" to the Israeli–Palestine dispute.[398].jpg)
European Union: President of the European CommissionUrsula von der Leyen said she "unequivocally" condemned "the attack carried out by Hamas terrorists against Israel", calling it "terrorism in its most despicable form" and saying "Israel has the right to defend itself against such heinous attacks".[400][112] EU ambassador to IsraelDimiter Tzantchev condemned the attack.[401] Israeli flags were raised outside the headquarters of theEuropean Commission and theEuropean Parliament inBrussels, while the latter's presidentRoberta Metsola led a vigil in the chamber on 11 October to commemorate the Israeli victims of the attack which also featured a minute's silence and a rendition of theIsraeli national anthem. On 9 October, ahead of the EU council meeting convened to define a common EU position, EU Enlargement CommissionerOliver Varhelyi announced on X that the European Commission would be suspending immediately all payments due in developmental aid to Palestine.[402] The consensus emanating from the 9 October ministers meeting was a resolution condemning attacks by Hamas but also calling "for the protection of civilians and restraint, the release of hostages, for allowing access to food, water and medicines to Gaza in line with international humanitarian law".[403] The announcement by Varhelyi was criticized by the foreign ministers of several EU members state such as Spain, Ireland, Belgium and Luxembourg who insisted that only individual countries could make such decisions. The bloc corrected Varhelyi's announcement and said that it would review payments instead to prevent misuse.[253] In theUnited Nations General Assembly vote onthe resolution calling for an immediate and sustained humanitarian truce and cessation of hostilities, eight EU states voted in favour, four against and 15 abstained.[404] Ursula von der Leyen and other European leaders were reluctant to imposesanctions on Israel despite clear violations of international law.[405] On 26 January 2024, the EU Commission and the High Representative issued a joint communication endorsing the International Court of Justice's order on South Africa's request for the indication of provisional measures in regard of theApplication of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip (South Africa v. Israel), noting that "Orders of the International Court of Justice are binding on the Parties and they must comply with them".[406]
NATO: Spokesperson Dylan White said that the bloc condemned "terrorist attacks by Hamas against NATO partner Israel" and that "Israel has the right to defend itself".[407] In the United Nations General Assembly vote onthe resolution calling for an immediate and sustained humanitarian truce and cessation of hostilities, nine NATO member states voted in favour, four against and 18 abstained.[408]
United Nations: The United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace ProcessTor Wennesland condemned the attack, stating that the "events have resulted in horrific scenes of violence and many Israeli fatalities and injuries, with many believed to be kidnapped inside the Strip". He also urged that the "heinous attacks targeting civilians must stop immediately".[409] TheUnited Nations Interim Force in Lebanon said it was enhancing its presence near the border with Israel, including "counter rocket-launching operations".[174]UN High Commissioner for Human RightsVolker Türk criticized Israel's imposition of atotal siege on Gaza, saying that such a move was "prohibited under international law".[410] UN Secretary-GeneralAntónio Guterres condemned the actions of Hamas, but said he was "deeply distressed" by Israel's decision to impose a total blockade on the Gaza Strip.[411] On 27 October 2023, theUnited Nations General Assembly passeda resolution calling for an immediate and sustained humanitarian truce and cessation of hostilities, adopted by a vote of 121 states to 14, with 44 abstentions.[15] On 13 November,UN flags in offices inBangkok,Tokyo andBeijing were set at half-mast while staff observed a minute's silence in memory of employees killed in Gaza.[412] On 27 March,Francesca Albanese, theUnited Nations Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, stated that there are "reasonable grounds" to believe that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.[413] In a report by investigators from the UN's Commission of Inquiry, Israel and Hamas have been accused of committing war crimes and human rights abuses since 7 October 2023.[414] In November 2024, the United Nations Special Committee, wrote in a report covering the period to July 2024: "Through its siege over Gaza, obstruction of humanitarian aid, alongside targeted attacks and killing of civilians and aid workers, despite repeated UN appeals, binding orders from the International Court of Justice and resolutions of the Security Council, Israel is intentionally causing death, starvation and serious injury," (...) "using starvation as a method of war and inflicting collective punishment on the Palestinian population" (...) "consistent with the characteristics of genocide".[415][416]
UNICEF: On 13 November, UNICEF stated more than 700,000 children in Gaza weredisplaced.[419].jpg)
Syria: The rebel anti-AssadSyrian National Army (SNA), previously theFree Syrian Army (FSA), expressed sympathy for the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, comparing Israel's attacks in Gaza to attacks on rebel-held areas in Syria'sIdlib Governorate.[450]
Hezbollah: The group congratulated Hamas and praised the attack as a response to "Israeli crimes", adding that the militants had "divine backing". It also said its leadership inLebanon was in contact with Hamas about the operation.[451] On 11 October, the group said that "sending aircraft carriers to the region will not frighten the resistance factions ready for confrontation until victory is achieved", referring to the deployment of two US carrier strike fleets to the eastern Mediterranean.[452] Hezbollah warned that aground invasion of the Gaza Strip could result in a wider conflict in the Middle East.[453]
Houthi movement: The group's Ansarullah Political Bureau stated that "Operation Al-Aqsa Flood revealed the weakness, fragility, and impotence of the temporary Zionist entity while showing the strength and effectiveness of the resistance in Palestine and its ability to strike the Israeli depth".[454] It also said that theYemenis stood with the Palestinians and resistance movements explaining that they were ready to participate in the battle to defend Palestine and the nation's sanctities against the "usurping" Zionist entity.[454] Houthi leaderAbdul-Malik al-Houthi warned that anyintervention in Gaza by the United States would result ina Houthi intervention.[455]
Al-Shabaab: The group congratulated the Palestinian militants, saluting "all the brave heroes, the brave commandos, and all those stationed in the Holy Land". It also called on Muslims to wageJihad against "Jews and their allies".[456][457]
AQIM andJNIM: Two branches ofal-Qaeda,al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb andJama'at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin, released a joint statement praising the attacks on Israel and encouraging Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups to inflict further violence on Jews.[458]
Pakistani Taliban: The group urged Muslims worldwide to aid Palestinians and called Hamas' attack on Israel "extremely joyous and encouraging news about the oppressed MuslimUmmah".[461]
Tahrir al-Sham: The group's clerics held prayers for a Palestinian victory and said it celebrated Hamas'jihad while condemning its ties withShiite-led Iran.[462] The group expressed support for the right of the Palestinian people to reclaim their land.[450].jpg)
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TheEastern Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch of ConstantinopleBartholomew released a message stating "Our thoughts and prayers are particularly with the civilians... and especially with all the innocent children, who deserve to get raised in a truly "Promised Land" of peace and prosperity".[597]
The CatholicLatin Patriarchate of Jerusalem called on the international community and religious leaders "to make every effort in helping to de-escalate the situation, restore calm and work to guarantee the fundamental rights of people in the region" and supported the maintenance of the "Status Quo" with regard to all the Holy Places in theHoly Land, especially inJerusalem, as well as the "urgent need to find a lasting and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict in this land."[372]
The Secretary General of theAnglican Communion BishopAnthony Poggo expressed pain for the people of the region and prayer for the safety of civilians and the cessation of violence. He also offered prayers for PrimateHosam Naoum of theEpiscopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East.[598]
On behalf ofQuakerism, theFriends World Committee for Consultation (in collaboration withQUNO,FCNL, andBritain Yearly Meeting, among others) called for "a ceasefire in Israel-Palestine" and emphasized action towards peace. This position references the Quakeropposition to violence of any kind.[603] The FWCC claimed that Quakers have "been present in the [Gaza] region for more than 150 years, doing educational, peace, humanitarian and human rights work",[603] including theAmerican Friends Service Committee andRamallah Friends School.[603]
Muhammadiyah urged theUN Security Council "to immediately take political and diplomatic steps involving related parties, especially Israel-Palestine, to stop the war, carry out a ceasefire and carry out peace negotiations" and affirmed its position in supporting the Palestinian cause. It also asked the Indonesian government to be more proactive in resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.[609]
Nahdlatul Ulama called for the conflict and violence "to be stopped immediately with all efforts" and urged the UN Security Council not to use "the veto right to defend one party in this prolonged humanitarian tragedy".[609]
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