Steve Herman#Israel defense forces on war footing after Palestinians attack. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-762037
“I am closely monitoring developments in Israel.” - DoD Secretary Lloyd Austin
US “unequivocally condemns the unprovoked attacks by Hamas terrorists against Israeli civilians.” - White House NSC statement
Update: At least 40 Israelis killed, 500+ wounded. https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2023-10-07/ty-article-live/israel-under-attack-terrorists-infiltrate-from-gaza-amid-massive-rocket-barrages/0000018b-088b-dae9-adcb-abbff50f0000
“I am shocked by the barbaric images we are seeing of Hamas’ violence and by reports Hamas is taking innocent Israeli citizens hostage.” - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul
“There is never any justification for terrorism. We stand in solidarity with the government and people of Israel, and extend our condolences for the Israeli lives lost in these attacks.” - Secretary of State Blinken
“Senior national security officials briefed the President this morning on the appalling Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel. The President will continue to receive updates and White House officials remain in close contact with Israeli partners." - White House press office
Statement from Ben Cardin, chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on the terrorist attacks in #Israel.
Update: #Israel confirms at least 100 dead in Hamas offensive, captives taken to #Gaza. https://www.ynetnews.com/article/byecaccxa
Over 250 murdered, dozens abducted to Gaza
Rocket volleys launched into southern Israel after midnight after short lull Dozens of Israeli captives, including numerous women and children, believed to have been taken into the Gaza Strip as fighting continues in several locations along border area
President Biden has spoken with Prime Minister Netanyahu. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/10/07/statement-from-president-joe-biden-condemning-terrorist-attacks-in-israel/ #Israel
Statement from President Joe Biden Condemning Terrorist Attacks in Israel | The White House
This morning, I spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu about the horrific and ongoing attacks in Israel. The United States unequivocally condemns this appalling assault against Israel by Hamas terrorists from Gaza, and I made clear to Prime Minister Netanyahu that we stand ready to offer all appropriate means of support to the Government and people…
#UN Secretary-General António Guterres “is appalled by reports that civilians have been attacked and abducted from their own homes.”
“The terrorists responsible for this ongoing war against Israel were trained and equipped by Iran, the same terror state providing lethal drones to Russia to attack Ukraine. There must be consequences for those who conduct or support such terror.” - Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has also released a statement "on the terrorist attacks by Hamas on the people of Israel."
#Israel opposition Leader Yair Lapid calls for an “emergency government” to manage “the difficult and complex operation ahead of us." https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/opposition-leader-yair-lapid-calls-to-form-emergency-government-with-netanyahu-to-manage-complex-time-ahead/
KBSez ✅Netanyahu and the lunatics he has surrounded himself with will never give up a speck of power but will likely pull a G W Bush move and use this to cement power and their agendas
wildbore@w7voa
given netanyahu is part of the problem, i agree
given netanyahu is part of the problem, i agree