Overview of International Support Towards Israel & Hamas

Overview of International Support Towards Israel & Hamas

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Condemned Hamas & made statement of solidarity with Israel

Canada

Website of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

"Prime Minister Trudeau reaffirmed Canada’s longstanding support for Israel and its right to defend itself in accordance with international law, including international humanitarian law [...] He also expressed his unequivocal condemnation of Hamas’ terrorist attacks, including the atrocious use of Palestinian civilians as human shields. He underscored that Hamas does not represent the Palestinian people nor their legitimate aspirations," the website of Primer Minister Justin Trudeau said.

Made statement of support to Israel, gave Israel military aid, & condemned Hamas

United States

Remarks by President Biden on the United States’ Response to Hamas’s Terrorist Attacks Against Israel and Russia’s Ongoing Brutal War Against Ukraine

"I also spoke with President Abbas of the Palestinian Authority and reiterated that the United States remains committed to the Palestinian people’s right to dignity and to self-determination. The actions of Hamas terrorists don’t take that right away. [...] Hamas does not represent the Palestinian people. Hamas uses Palestinian civilians as human shields, and innocent Palestinian families are suffering greatly because of them," President Joe Biden said.

Supports Israel & stresses need for humanitarian relief in Gaza

Norway

Norway believes Israel may have not fully respected international law

According to Reuters, they were told that "Oslo supports Israel to self-defence, but humanitarian law must be adhered to" by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide. The Norwegian Prime Minister has also said it is crucial to deliver relief to citizens in Gaza as soon as possible.

Made statement of support to Israel & condemned Hamas

Britain

The UK supports Israel’s right to self-defence in line with the UN Charter: UK statement at the UN Security Council

"The draft resolution on which we have just voted rightly condemns the appalling Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel on the 7th October. [...] My Prime Minister has been clear that the UK stands with Israel in the face of these atrocities. [...] We will continue to work closely with Israel and our partners in the region to respond to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza," Ambassador Barbara Woodward said.

Made statement of support to Israel, offered Israel military help, & condemned Hamas

Germany

Government statement by the Federal Chancellor on Israel: “In deep solidarity and friendship with the Jewish state of Israel”

In Bundestag, during a government statement on the situation in Israel, Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz promised Germnay would provide practical support to Israel. "At this moment, there is only one place for Germany: firmly at the side of Israel. [...] Our own history, the responsibility we bear as a result of the Holocaust, make it our permanent task to stand up for the existence and security of the state of Israel. This responsibility is our guide," the Federal Chancellor said.

Made statement of support to Israel & condemned Hamas

France

Macron: condemns attacks on Israel, spoke to Netanyahu and Abbas

According to Reuters, the attacks against Israel were condemned by French President Emmanuel Macron. Furthermore, he said on social media platform X that "France stands in solidarity with Israel and the Israelis, committed to their security and their right to defend themselves."

Made statement of support to Israel

Austria

Austria stands in solidarity with Israel- Rejection of the UN General Assembly Resolution

"Austria stands in solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism and supports Israel's right to defend itself against the barbaric attacks of the terrorist organization Hamas in accordance with international humanitarian law," read a statement from the Federal Ministry Republic of Austria's Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs Press Department.

Made statement of support to Israel

Italy

Tajani: “Italy is against Hamas, not against Palestine. But Israel must defend itself” (Il Messaggero)

"Supporting Israel, as Italy is doing, does not mean being against Palestine or the Palestinian people. Quite the reverse. They are victims of Hamas, which uses them as human shields: Israel told them to get out, the terrorists impose them to stay. We say no to terrorism, to evil, to the gruesome images we have seen," said Antonio Tajani, Deputy Prime Minister, and leader of Forza Italia in a statement.

Offered support for Israel & condemned Hamas

India

Modi’s Statement on the Israel Crisis Demonstrates a Transformed India-Israel Bilateral Relationship

According to the Council on Foreign Relations, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, tweeted on X in support of Israel. "deeply shocked by the news of terrorist attacks in Israel. Our thoughts and prayers are with the innocent victims and their families. We stand in solidarity with Israel at this difficult hour," Modi said.

Made statement of support to Israel & condemned Hamas

Australia

Speech to the Senate - Hamas attacks on Israel - Senate motion, Parliament House

"We unequivocally condemn these attacks, and we call for the immediate release of hostages. Australia stands with Israel, and always will. Just as we always remember the thousands of years of persecution and atrocities perpetrated against the Jewish people," Senator the Hon Penny Wong said.

Made statement of support to Israel & condemned Hamas

New Zealand

Israel Gaza Conflict

New Zealand condemns unequivocally Hamas’s terrorist attacks on Israel. We are appalled by Hamas’s brutality, their targeting of civilians, their use of human shields, and the taking of hostages which are clear violations of international law. [...] New Zealand supports the right of Israel to defend itself against Hamas’s terrorist attacks. But the way it does so matters. Israel must abide by international law, exercise restraint, and prioritise the protection of civilians," the website of New Zealand's Foreign Affairs & Trade said.

Rockets fired & some support for Hamas

Lebanon

Which side? Countries that back Israel – and those that oppose it

According to The Sydney Morning Herald, rockets were fired into Israel from Lebanon by Hezhollah. Furthermore, Hezbollah has said it launched these attacks "in solidarity" with the people of Palestine. Meanwhile, according to CNBC, there are numerous Lebanese citizens expressing their solidarity with Hamas' fight against Israel.

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Warned Israel & urged restraint

Egypt

Which side? Countries that back Israel – and those that oppose it

According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Egypt has urgered restraint and warned Israel to not disproportionately take action, in retaliation of Hamas' attacks, against Palestinians. Furthermore, CNN reported that the Foreign Minister of Egypt, Sameh Shoukry, said "Egypt cannot accept Israel's actions in Gaza as 'legitimate self-defense.'"

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Called for ceasefire & advocated for a two-state solution

China

How the Israel-Hamas war is testing China’s diplomatic ambitions in the Middle East

While China has condemned Israel for violations of international law in the past, following the October 7 attacks, Chinese leader Xi Jinping only called for a ceasefire and advocated for a two-state solution and the establishment of an independent state of Palestine. Additionally, he refrained from condemning Hamas and calling it a terrorist organisation.

Foreign minister critisized Israel

Jordan

Jordan’s foreign minister offers blistering criticism of Israel as its war on Hamas rages on

According to AP News, the foreign minister of Jordan, Ayman Safadi, has offered harsh criticism of the war and described it as "blatant aggression" against the civilians of Palestine. “This is not self-defense. This is a blatant aggression, the victims of which are innocent Palestinians,” Safadi told the International Institute for Strategic Studies’ Manama Dialogue summit in Bahrain.

Condemned targeting of unarmed civilians

Turkey

Israel-Hamas War Turkey’s President Criticizes Israel and Backs Hamas

According to the New York Times, the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has said Hamas is "not a terror organization" and that he does not "excuse any excuse any acts targeting civilians, including Israeli civilians.” However President Erdogan has condemned what he called Israel's brutality against Palestinians.

Condemned Israeli forces & highlighted humanitarian issue

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia condemns Israel's "inhumane targeting" of Gaza refugee camp

According to CNN, Saudi Arabia has condemned Israeli forces' "inhumane targeting" of a refugee camp in Gaza. “The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia condemns in the strongest terms possible the inhumane targeting by the Israeli occupation forces of the Jabalia refugee camp in the besieged Gaza Strip, which caused the death and injury of a large number of innocent civilians,” Saudi's Foreign Ministry said on X.

Supports Hamas

Iran

Iran's Qaani says the resistance front stays united with Hamas

“Your brothers in the Axis of Resistance stand united with you … the resistance will not allow the enemy to achieve its dirty goals in Gaza and Palestine,” Esmail Qaani said. With this statement, the top of commander of Iran's Quds force gave the support of the resistance front to the Tehran-backed Hamas militant group.

Mediating & providing aid

Qatar

Freeing hostages, hosting Hamas: Qatar's influence in Israel-Gaza war, explained

Qatar, a close U.S. ally, has been mediating between Israel and Hamas and assisting in hostage negotiations. Their assistance in attempting to free hostages held by militants in Gaza have been highly praised by senior Israeli officials and the Biden administration. In the past, Qatar has hosted Hamas leaders in exile, sent construction materials, and pay for United Nations food rations to the poorest of Gaza's families. Additonally, this country has also helped pay the partial salaries of Palestinian teachers, doctors, and other public servants in the Gaza Strip. Furthermore, the country has also their initial pro-Hamas statement from Oct. 7: “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs holds Israel solely responsible for the ongoing escalation due to its ongoing violations of the rights of the Palestinian people.”

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