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."
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has spoken with #Israel Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, according to the Pentagon.
“Today, Israel is under attack,” says President Biden. “The United State stands with the state of Israel.”
Secretary of State Blinken spoke today with Palestinian Authority President Abbas and reiterated the unequivocal condemnation by the US of the terrorist attacks by Hamas against #Israel “and called on all leadership in the region to condemn them. The Secretary urged the Palestinian Authority to continue and enhance steps to restore calm and stability in the West Bank.”