passed
Resolution ES-10/21 calling for an "immediate and sustained" humanitarian truce and condemned "all acts of violence aimed at Palestinian and Israeli civilians". calling for an immediate ceasefire and the "immediate and unconditional" release of the hostages.
Africa • : 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". In March 2024, Algeria proposed a motion to the
United Nations Security Council to release a statement condemning the
Flour massacre, which was blocked by the United States. • : Angola called for restrain and dialogue by both parties. • : In December 2023, Benin voted against condemning Hamas at the
United Nations. • : The Foreign Ministry released a statement condemning violence against civilians by both sides and urged for an immediate cessation of hostilities. • : In December 2023, Burundi voted against condemning Hamas at the United Nations. • : Cameroon backed Israel and condemned Hamas. • : The Central African Republic voted against condemning Hamas at the United Nations. • : Comoros voted against condemning Hamas at the United Nations. • : Djibouti expressed support for Palestine. The Foreign Ministry warned of "severe dangers" and encouraged de-escalation. On 25 October, Egyptian President
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi warned that a
ground invasion of the Gaza Strip would cause "many, many civilian casualties". Sisi said that Israel's bombing of Gaza "went beyond the right to self-defense, turning into
collective punishment for 2.3 million people in Gaza." • : In December 2023, Eritrea voted against condemning Hamas at the United Nations. • : 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. • : The Gambia voted against condemning Hamas at the United Nations. • : Guinea voted against condemning Hamas at the United Nations. • : The
High Council of State expressed support to Palestine and asked the
Government of National Unity to sever diplomatic relationships with countries supporting Israel, while the
Minister of Foreign Affairs Taher al-Badour called for an immediate halt of Israeli attacks in Gaza. The
House of Representatives expressed support for Gaza, condemned Israel and asked the rival
Government of National Stability to totally halt oil exports to countries which support Israel and the immediate expulsion of the ambassadors of the
United States, the
United Kingdom,
France,
Germany, and
Italy from Libya. • : Malawi voted to condemn Hamas at the United Nations. • : 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". Morocco voted against condemning Hamas at the United Nations. • : Niger stated its support for Palestine. • : 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". • : The
Polisario Front expressed support for the Palestinian people. • : Senegal voted against condemning Hamas at the United Nations. • : The Foreign Ministry issued a statement calling for de-escalation and blaming the conflagration on "the continued
illegal occupation of Palestine land, continued
settlement expansion,
desecration of the Al-Aqsa Mosque and Christian holy sites, and ongoing oppression of the Palestinian people". South Africa affirmed its support of a
two-state solution. Foreign minister
Naledi 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. South Africa voted against condemning Hamas at the
United Nations. On 21 November, the
National 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. On 29 December, South Africa submitted the case
South Africa v. Israel (Genocide Convention) to the
International Court of Justice, arguing that Israel was responsible for
a genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. In May 2024, ICJ judges called on Israel to halt its intended
military offensive in the city of Rafah. • : President
Salva 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". South Sudan voted to condemn Hamas at the United Nations. • : Foreign Minister
Robert Dussey issued a statement saying that Togo "strongly condemns the Hamas terrorist attack against Israeli civilians." • : 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". • : President
Yoweri Museveni expressed concern for the situation and called for dialogue. • : Foreign Minister
Stanley Kakubo backed Israel in a statement condemning Hamas' attacks. • : Zimbabwe condemned Israeli actions in Gaza. while the
Foreign 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. Fernández later said on social media that he had made a phone call to Israeli president
Isaac Herzog during which he expressed Argentina's "energic repudiation and condemnation of the atrocious terrorist attacks committed by Hamas." After the change of government in December 2023, newly inaugurated president
Javier Milei stressed his support for Israel during a meeting with Israeli Foreign Minister
Eli Cohen. Argentina also changed its position before the UN to abstaining in a resolution demanding a ceasefire. On 14 January 2024, Milei said that Argentina "endorses Israel's right to self-defense." • : Foreign Minister
Fred Mitchell called for the "cessation of activities between Hamas and Israel." • : Barbados voted to condemn Hamas at the
United Nations. • : The government expressed "deep concern" at the situation and criticized the "inaction of the United Nations and the Security Council." Bolivia voted against condemning Hamas at the
United Nations. • : The
Foreign Ministry stated that as president of the
United Nations Security Council, Brazil would call an emergency meeting of the body and seek to de-escalate the situation. Brazil also reiterated its support of a
two-state solution based on mutually agreed upon borders. President
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva criticized Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip calling it "the insanity" of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. • : Prime Minister
Justin 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". 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." 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 Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu. On 21 December, Trudeau stated Israel's actions were putting long-term support into question. • : The government of President
Gabriel 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. On 1 November, Chile recalled its ambassador to Israel, citing "unacceptable" violations of international humanitarian law in the Gaza Strip. On 18 January 2024,
Foreign Minister Alberto van Klaveren stated the country's interest in an investigation by the
International Criminal Court into Israeli war crimes. • : 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." Israel later halted all security exports to Colombia after president
Gustavo Petro compared the IDF to
Nazi Germany. In response, Petro threatened to suspend
diplomatic relations between the two countries, stating that "we do not support genocides". On 31 October, Petro recalled Colombia's ambassador to Israel in protest over the "massacre of Palestinian people". On 1 May 2024, Petro announced that Colombia would sever diplomatic relations with Israel over its conduct in Gaza. • : The Foreign Ministry condemned the attacks as terrorism, and expressed its solidarity with Israel. • : President
Miguel Diaz-Canel, Prime Minister
Manuel Marrero, and Foreign Minister
Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla joined a pro-Palestine demonstration in
Havana on 23 November. • : Prime Minister
Roosevelt Skerrit condemned the conflict, calling it "abhorrent". In December 2023, Dominica voted against condemning Hamas at the United Nations. • : President
Nayib 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 to
MS-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". In December 2023, El Salvador voted against condemning Hamas at the United Nations. • : Guyana voted against condemning Hamas at the
United Nations. However, on 3 November, Honduras recalled its ambassador to Israel citing violations of international humanitarian law in Gaza. • : Prime Minister
Andrew Holness condemned the attacks on Israel and conveyed his sympathies to its people. President
Andrés Manuel López Obrador reiterated such on 9 October, calling for a two-state solution. 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 the
South Africa's genocide case against Israel. • : President
Laurentino Cortizo "firmly" condemned the attacks and expressed solidarity with the Israeli people. • : The
Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the attacks by Hamas, and reaffirmed its commitment to the peace process between Israel and Palestine. • : In December 2023, Saint Lucia voted against condemning Hamas at the United Nations. In December 2023, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines voted against condemning Hamas at the United Nations. • : In December 2023, Trinidad and Tobago voted against condemning Hamas at the United Nations. The White House issued a statement saying the United States "unequivocally condemns the unprovoked attacks by Hamas terrorists against Israeli civilians". Immediately following the initial attacks on Israel, the
US Office of Palestinian Affairs on 7 October urged "all sides" to refrain from "retaliatory attacks". US Defense Secretary
Lloyd Austin on 8 October ordered the deployment of a
carrier strike group led by the aircraft carrier to the
Eastern Mediterranean. The group also included the cruiser and the destroyers , , , and . On 9 October, the
White House was lit up in the colors of the Israeli flag. On 10 October, President Biden announced that "Hamas has set a goal of killing Jews". He also said that Hamas' attacks aimed to halt an agreement between Israel and Saudi Arabia. The
US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on ten individuals and entities affiliated with Hamas and its financial networks in retaliation to its attack on Israel. 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". He also said that Hamas must be eliminated, that there must be a path to a Palestinian state, and regarded the initial Hamas attack as consequential as
The Holocaust. On 12 December, Biden warned that Israel was losing international support because of its "indiscriminate bombing" of Gaza. On 1 February 2024, the
US 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. On 8 February, Biden called Israel's actions in Gaza "over the top". Following this, the Biden administration issued a
national security directive requiring written assurances from Israel (and other countries) that it was using US-supplied weapons in line with international law. 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 a
Rafah 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. In early March, the US began
airdrops of aid into Gaza and began building the
Gaza floating pier so aid can be delivered by sea. On 4 March, US vice president
Kamala 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. Over 100 American localities had passed
resolutions calling for a ceasefire in the war. 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. On 25 March, the US abstained on a
UN Security Council ceasefire resolution, allowing it to pass. • : President
Luis Lacalle Pou said he strongly condemned the Hamas attacks and called for an "immediate cessation of violence against the Israeli people". The
Foreign 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. • : 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 the
United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334.
Asia • : 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." • : The Foreign Ministry called for de-escalation, and affirmed its support of a
two-state solution. On 9 October it officially condemned Hamas' kidnappings. On 2 November, Bahrain recalled its ambassador to Israel and cut off all economic relations citing its war in Gaza. • : The
Foreign 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". It also denounced the "
Israeli occupation and
forced settlements on Palestinian Territories" and reaffirmed its support for the
two-state solution. • : Brunei reiterated solidarity with Palestinians. • : The
Foreign 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. • : 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". After a diplomat from the Israeli embassy criticized Beijing for not condemning Hamas, ministry spokeswoman
Mao 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." On 18 October, China's UN ambassador
Zhang Jun condemned the "heinous attack" on
Al-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". China voted against condemning Hamas at the
United Nations. Regarding an ICJ order calling on Israel to take measures to prevent genocide in Gaza, Foreign Ministry spokesman
Wang Wenbin on 29 January 2024 said it was a response to the international community's concern about easing the
humanitarian crisis there, adding: "We hope the ICJ's provisional measures can be effectively implemented." At a news conference in Beijing on 7 March 2024, Foreign Minister
Wang Yi called the conflict "a tragedy for humanity and a disgrace for civilisation", adding that "injustice done to the Palestinian people must be corrected." The
Ministry Of External Affairs added that while they condemned the actions of Hamas, they supported
the establishment of Palestine. India voted to condemn Hamas at the
United Nations. President
Joko 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. • : The Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah
Ali 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". Yahya Rahim Safavi, former commander of the
Islamic 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". Ayatollah
Ahmad Alamolhoda, a representative of Khamenei asked people to be ready to mobilize for a war between Islam and infidels. During a session of the
Islamic Consultative Assembly, legislators rose from their seats and chanted "Down with Israel", "
Down with America", and "Welcome Palestine". After speaking by phone with Hamas leader
Ismail Haniyeh and Islamic Jihad leader
Ziyad al-Nakhalah, President
Ebrahim Raisi praised the "legitimate defense" of the Palestinian nation and said Israel and its supporters "must be held accountable". Foreign Ministry spokesperson
Nasser Kanaani said that Hamas' attack showed increased confidence by the Palestinians against Israel. During a meeting with UN diplomat
Tor Wennesland on 14 October, foreign minister
Hossein Amir-Abdollahian warned that Iran could intervene in the war if the IDF launched a
ground invasion of Gaza. • : 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". • :
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. Foreign Minister
Ayman Safadi warned of the "volatility" of the situation. On 1 November, Jordan recalled its ambassador to Israel, accusing the country of creating an "unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe" and "killing innocent people in Gaza". 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 Minister
Bisher Khasawneh said all options were on the table in "dealing with the Israeli aggression on Gaza and its repercussions." • : Aibek Smadiyarov, the press secretary of the
Foreign Ministry, urged all parties not to resort to actions that could escalate the situation between the two states and the Middle East region. • : Kuwait blamed Israel for what it called its "blatant attacks". • : The government called for de-escalation and urged for a two-state solution. • : Lebanon voted against condemning Hamas at the
United Nations. Prime Minister
Anwar Ibrahim also explicitly refused to condemn Hamas allegedly under pressure from Western nations, emphasizing his country's long standing relationship with the group. Malaysia voted against condemning Hamas at the
United Nations. • : 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. • : 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". • : Following the
Al-Ahli Arab Hospital explosion, the military junta expressed concern about the conflict and urged relevant parties to follow restraint. The opposition government of the
National League for Democracy, which is present at the United Nations, voted to condemn Hamas. • :
Rodong Sinmun, the official newspaper of the ruling
Workers' 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". • : 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 a
Two-state solution involving a Palestinian state with
East Jerusalem as its capital. • : The
Foreign Office issued a statement urging an immediate ceasefire and a return to peaceful negotiations, stating that they were "closely monitoring the unfolding situation". Pakistan reiterated its position that the solution to the conflict was a
two-state solution, including the establishment of a viable, sovereign and contiguous State of Palestine with
Jerusalem as its capital. • : The
Office of President Bongbong 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 the
United Nations Charter." The
National Security Council proposed to
officially designate Hamas as a terrorist organization. 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. • : The
Bangsamoro 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. On 16 November, the parliament passed a resolution to reiterate its call for "ceasefire now". • : The
Foreign 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." • : The
Foreign 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". • : A spokesperson for the
Foreign Ministry issued a statement saying that the country strongly condemned "the rocket and terror attacks from Gaza on Israel." On 18 October, Prime Minister
Lee Hsien Loong, President
Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Foreign Affairs Minister
Vivian Balakrishnan sent condolence letters to their Palestinian counterparts after the
Al-Ahli Hospital explosion and reiterated support the two-state solution. In response to a 11 November op-ed in
The Straits Times by retired diplomat
Bilahari Kausikan,
Home Affairs Minister K. 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." • : 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. • : The
Foreign Ministry expressed concern about the loss of life in both Israel and Gaza. President
Ranil Wickremesinghe denounced Hamas's aggression, stating that
criticism of Israel is not a valid justification for Hamas's attack. Sri Lanka voted against condemning Hamas at the
United Nations. Syria voted against condemning Hamas at the
United Nations. On 23 October 2023, Taiwanese representative to Israel donated US$70,000 to Israeli NGO Pitchon-Lev as aid to Israeli soldiers and families affected by the war. Taiwanese President
Tsai Ing-wen and Foreign Minister
Joseph Wu condemned the
April 2024 Iranian strikes against Israel. • : 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. Tajikistan voted against condemning Hamas at the
United Nations. He also put the
Royal Thai Air Force on standby to evacuate its citizens if needed. 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." • : Timor-Leste voted to condemn Hamas at the
United Nations. Later it condemned Hamas for its "serious and grave escalation" and its hostage taking. • : 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. • :
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 of
international law and
related resolutions of the United Nations Security Council, and ensure safety and legitimate interests of civilians." In a followed statement, the same figure stated that Vietnam "strongly condemns
acts of violence against civilians, humanitarian facilities, and essential infrastructure in the Middle East conflict", while calling on both parties to "immediately
cease fire, end the use of force, respect
international humanitarian law,
resume negotiations, and resolve differences through peaceful means." • : The
Foreign 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 with
East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with the
Arab Peace Initiative and relevant international resolutions and legislation. • : Prime Minister
Xavier 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". • : 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". • : Foreign Minister
Alexander 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. with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, 16 February 2024 • : The Foreign Ministry condemned "violence against civilians in the Israel-Palestine conflict zone" and called "for an urgent de-escalation of the situation". 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. In February 2024, Azerbaijani President
Ilham Aliyev met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, reaffirming bilateral relations between Israel and Azerbaijan amid the ongoing war in Gaza. Azerbaijan is a
major oil supplier to Israel and has resisted pressure to cut ties with Israel over the Gaza war. • : The government called for restraint and dialogue by both parties. President
Alexander Lukashenko criticized claims that Russia and Belarus had benefited from the situation through attention shifting away from the
Russo-Ukrainian War, instead suggesting that the United States was the beneficiary of the conflict, and stated that Israeli Prime Minister
Benjamin 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". • : Foreign Minister
Hadja 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". On 8 November, Deputy Prime Minister
Petra De Sutter called on the Belgian government to adopt sanctions against Israel and investigate the bombings of hospitals and refugee camps in Gaza. Likewise, Prime Minister
Alexander De Croo called the Israeli bombing campaign in Gaza "disproportionate", but said that "Belgium will not take sides". On 23 November 2023, Prime Minister De Croo along with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez held a
press conference at the
Rafah border crossing, emphasizing the importance of Israel's adherence to
international humanitarian law. • :
Chairwoman of the Council of Ministers Borjana Krišto condemned Hamas' attacks as "unjust and brutal" and expressed support for Israel. Minister of Foreign Affairs
Elmedin Konaković condemned Hamas as well, but also said that he never hid his "support for the people and 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." •
Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina: • : 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". • : 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". •
Sarajevo: Mayor
Benjamina Karić said it was "hypocritical to condemn Hamas' attack on Israel, and not to condemn all that happened before and after it". • : President
Milorad 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. • : Prime Minister
Nikolai Denkov expressed his country's solidarity with the Israeli people and condemned Hamas's attack. The
National Assembly building was lit up in the colors of the Israeli flag. Foreign Minister
Gordan Grlić-Radman also condemned the attack and expressed solidarity with Israel. Following Israeli attacks on Gaza, president
Zoran Milanović publicly stated that Israel had lost his sympathy due to its humanitarian crimes and "reprisal actions". 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. • : President
Nikos Christodoulides and the Cypriot embassy in Israel condemned the attacks and stated that Cyprus stood with Israel. • : Prime Minister
Petr 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." Fiala participated in pro-Israel demonstrations in Prague and called the country "the voice of Israel in Europe." Czech Defense Minister
Jana Černochová, in response to the
ceasefire resolution, called for the Czech Republic to withdraw from the UN, which was rejected by Prime Minister Fiala, Foreign Minister
Jan Lipavský and other cabinet officials. • :
Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen strongly condemned the attack against Israel, adding that his thoughts were "with the victims, their families and all of Israel". • :
Marko Mihkelson, the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the
Riigikogu, 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." • :
Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen condemned in the strongest terms the "terrorist rocket attacks targeting Israel". with Israeli President
Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem, 24 October 2023 • : President
Emmanuel Macron strongly condemned the attack and expressed his "full solidarity with the victims, their families and loved ones". On 25 October 2023, Macron said a "massive intervention that would put civilian lives at risk would be an error". On 17 December 2023, French foreign minister
Catherine Colonna called for an immediate ceasefire, adding that too many civilians were being killed in Gaza. On 20 December, Macron stated fighting terrorism did not mean flattening Gaza or attacking "civilian populations indiscriminately". In January 2024, Macron accused Hamas of using Palestinian civilians as
human shields and said Israel had the right to defend itself. 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. • : The
Foreign 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. with Israeli President
Isaac Herzog in Tel Aviv, Israel, 17 October 2023 with Israeli President Herzog in Jerusalem, 26 November 2023 • : Chancellor
Olaf 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." Scholz offered military aid to Israel. 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". On 17 December 2023,
Minister for Foreign Affairs Annalena Baerbock said she would "support a ceasefire, but only if it is sustainable". President
Frank-Walter Steinmeier called on
Arabs living in Germany to distance themselves from Hamas. • : Prime Minister
Kyriakos 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. Migration minister
Dimitris Keridis expressed his concerns of a resurgence in illegal immigrants to southern Europe, saying that the attack would "not ease illegal migration". On 18 January 2024, Prime Minister Mitsotakis asked Israel "not to create a new generation of orphans". • : Prime Minister
Viktor 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 Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu, adding that "our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Israel in these dark hours". • : Foreign Minister
Þórdís Kolbrún R. Gylfadóttir condemned the attack and said that Israel has the right to defend itself. • : Taoiseach
Leo Varadkar strongly condemned Hamas' attacks against Israel, calling them "appalling" and expressed that Ireland unequivocally condemned attacks on civilians.
Tánaiste, Foreign Minister, and Defence Minister
Micheál 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. President
Michael D. Higgins subsequently issued a statement condemning the attacks as "deeply reprehensible" and expressed his support for Israel's right to defend itself. 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. 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." He further said that Israel must stay "within the parameters of
international humanitarian law", and that Israel's call to evacuate northern Gaza was "deeply dangerous and impossible to implement". On 14 February 2024, Taoiseach Varadkar along with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez demanded in a joint letter to the
EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and the EU's
High 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. • : Foreign Minister
Antonio 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". The
Prime 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." Likewise, Prime Minister
Albin Kurti unequivocally condemned the "terrorist attacks against Israel", adding that Kosovo stood in solidarity with those affected. with Israeli President Herzog in Jerusalem, 20 November 2023 • : President
Edgars Rinkēvičs expressed his country's "unwavering support to Israel's legitimate right to defend itself against terrorists". Foreign Minister
Krišjānis Kariņš accused Hamas of using Palestinian civilians as
human shields. • : Liechtenstein voted to condemn Hamas at the
United Nations. The
Seimas unanimously adopted a resolution condemning Hamas' attacks. • : Foreign Minister
Jean Asselborn condemned Hamas's attack, and underlined the need for a renewed international commitment to a two-state solution. • : The government called on the
United Nations Security Council to hold a meeting regarding the conflict following the attacks. • : President
Maia Sandu strongly condemned "Hamas' attack against Israeli innocent civilians". • : President
Jakov Milatović condemned "the attack carried out by Hamas against Israel" and expressed "his condolences for the Israeli lives lost in these attacks". • : Prime Minister
Mark 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". in
Oslo on 14 October 2023 • : Prime Minister
Jonas 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". On 10 November 2023, Støre stated Israel's actions constituted a "violation of the international law of war". • : Foreign Minister
Zbigniew Rau condemned "in the strongest terms the ongoing attacks by Hamas against Israel". Costa later urged Israel to respect the civilian population in Gaza while defending itself. • : President
Klaus Iohannis strongly condemned the attack against Israel, adding that the country stood "in full solidarity with Israel in these terrible moments." • : President
Vladimir Putin expressed condolences to the families of deceased Israelis, expressed concern over the catastrophic increase of the number of civilians killed in Israel and Gaza, 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. Russian UN diplomats later condemned both the Hamas attack on Israel and the Israeli "non-discriminatory shelling of peaceful neighborhoods in Gaza". Russia hosted a Hamas delegation led by
Mousa Abu Marzouk on 26 October, leading Israel to protest. Foreign Minister
Sergei Lavrov said the "most reliable" solution for peace in Israel was the creation of a Palestinian state, and later added that the Israeli bombardment of Gaza was against international law. Russia voted against a resolution condemning Hamas at the
United Nations General Assembly. On 28 December 2023, Lavrov said Russia's goal to "
de-Nazify" Ukraine was similar to Israel's goals in Gaza. • : The republic's head
Ramzan Kadyrov issued a statement supporting Palestine and expressing readiness to send in Chechen peacekeepers. On 20 October 2023, Kadyrov described Israel's actions in Gaza as an act of
genocide against the Palestinian people. • : Secretary for Foreign and Political Affairs
Luca Beccari condemned the attacks on Israel. • : President
Aleksandar 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". • : Defence Minister
Martin Sklenár condemned the Hamas attacks in the "strongest terms" and supported Israel's right to self-defense. • : Prime Minister
Robert Golob condemned the Hamas attacks. Golob became more critical of Israeli actions in Gaza as the conflict continued, calling for an international movement to recognize a Palestinian state. In May 2025, President
Nataša Pirc Musar referred to the situation in Gaza as a "
genocide". In July 2025, the government of Slovenia imposed an
arms embargo on Israel. • : Prime Minister
Pedro 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. Deputy prime minister
Yolanda Díaz called on the international community to put pressure on Israel to stop what she called a massacre in Gaza, while Minister of Social Rights
Ione Belarra accused the EU and the US of "being complicit in Israel's war crimes" and called for Israel to be denounced before the
International Criminal Court because of what she identified as ongoing "planned
genocide" in the Gaza Strip against the Palestinian peoples. 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". On 23 November 2023, Prime Minister Sánchez along with Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo held a
press conference at the
Rafah border crossing, emphasizing the importance of Israel's adherence to
international humanitarian law. On 14 February, Prime Minister Sánchez along with Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar demanded in a joint letter to the
EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and the EU's
High 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. • : Foreign Minister
Tobias Billström condemned the attack against Israel, and said the government stood in solidarity with all civilians hurt by the attackers. • : 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". • : At a congress for his ruling
AK Party in
Ankara, President
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan called on Israelis and Palestinians to act with restraint and refrain from hostile acts that could exacerbate the situation. Erdoğan said that Israel's bombing and
blockade of the Gaza Strip in retaliation for Hamas' attack was a disproportionate response amounting to a "massacre". On 25 October, Foreign Minister
Hakan Fidan warned that an
Israeli ground invasion of the Gaza Strip could turn into a massacre, saying that those supporting Israel's actions are "accomplices to its crimes". Turkey voted against condemning Hamas at the
United Nations. In 2024, Turkish President Erdogan threatened Israel, stating that Turkey may enter Israeli territory just as it had done in
Libya and
Nagorno-Karabakh. • : Following the initial Hamas attack, the
Foreign 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." Following the
Al-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. in Israel, 11 October 2023 with Israeli Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv, Israel, 19 October 2023 with Netanyahu in Jerusalem, Israel, 14 July 2024 • : Conservative Prime Minister
Rishi 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". An illumination of the
Israeli flag was projected onto the UK Prime Minister's residence at
10 Downing Street in London on 9 October. A statement issued by
Buckingham Palace said that
King 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". On 11 October 2023, Foreign Secretary
James 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 of
Ofakim later in the day. On 17 December 2023,
Foreign Secretary David 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". On 7 April 2024,
Foreign Secretary David Cameron said that UK support for Israel was not unconditional. The Conservative government was replaced by a Labour government led by
Keir Starmer in July 2024. Starmer said "The humanitarian situation in Gaza is simply unacceptable". Starmer issued a joint statement in May 2025 condemning Israel's
renewed 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". Foreign Secretary
David 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". • : First Minister
Humza Yousaf condemned the attack by Hamas. Yousaf, whose wife is Palestinian, said that his parents-in-law were trapped in Gaza, adding that they had contacted them over the phone. In an interview with
Al 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". • •
London: Mayor
Sadiq Khan said he had asked the UK government to support calls for humanitarian access to and from Gaza Khan urged Israel to exercise restraint, arguing that a
blockade of the Gaza Strip could lead to "suffering" among Palestinian civilians. • : The
Welsh Parliament passed a
Plaid Cymru motion calling for an immediate ceasefire on 8 November after
the Labour-led Welsh government abstained and gave its backbenchers a
free vote. • :
Pope Francis called for peace between Israel and Palestine. Following the
Angelus 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". 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. 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". On 31 March, during his
Easter address, he called for a ceasefire to the conflict and the return of all hostages in Gaza.
Oceania • : Foreign Minister
Penny Wong said that "Australia unequivocally condemns the attacks on Israel by Hamas including indiscriminate rocket fire on cities and civilians."
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also strongly condemned the attacks. In July 2025, Australia and several other Western countries issued a joint statement calling for an immediate end to the war in Gaza. 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. and officially banned a planned second pro-Palestinian rally. The
Sydney Opera House was lit up in blue and white in tribute to Israel. • : Premier
Annastacia Palaszczuk condemned the attacks after it was announced that a pro-Palestinian rally would be taking place in
Brisbane. • : Premier
Peter Malinauskas condemned the attacks and shared photos on social media showing many landmarks in
Adelaide lit up in solidarity with Israel. • : Premier
Jeremy Rockliff condemned the attacks. The
Tasman Bridge in
Hobart was lit up in blue and white for three nights in solidarity with Israel. • : Premier
Jacinta Allan condemned the attacks from Hamas, which she labelled "terrorist attacks", and many landmarks in
Melbourne lit up in solidarity with Israel. Initially, she did not label the violence as terrorism, a move that was highly criticized. • : Premier
Roger Cook condemned the attacks and urged Western Australians against flying to the
Middle East to take up arms. • : Prime Minister
Sitiveni 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". In June 2025, Fiji voted against a resolution calling for a ceasefire at the
United Nations. • : Kiribati voted to condemn Hamas at the
United Nations. In June 2025, Nauru voted against a resolution calling for a ceasefire at the
United Nations. Prime Minister
Chris 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. On 25 October Carolyn Schwalger, New Zealand's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, delivered a statement to the
United Nations Security Council calling for a "humanitarian pause" to allow Gazan civilians to receive aid and for the creation of safe zones. By 18 November, New Zealand had contributed a total of NZ$10 million to support humanitarian activities by the
International Committee of the Red Cross and
World Food Programme in Israel and the Palestinian Territories. • : President
Surangel 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. In June 2025, Palau voted against a resolution calling for a ceasefire at the
United Nations. In June 2025, Papua New Guinea voted against a resolution calling for a ceasefire at the
United Nations. • : Solomon Islands voted to condemn Hamas at the
United Nations. • : Tonga voted to condemn Hamas at the
United Nations. In June 2025, Tonga voted against a resolution calling for a ceasefire at the United Nations. • : Tuvalu voted to condemn Hamas at the
United Nations. In June 2025, Tuvalu voted against a resolution calling for a ceasefire at the United Nations. == International organizations ==