United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Hamas’ attack on Israel. This is stated in the comment of the official representative of the Secretary General, Stephane Dujarric. RIA News.
“The UN Secretary-General strongly condemns Hamas’ aggression against Israeli towns near the Gaza Strip and central Israel, including the firing of thousands of rockets into populated areas of Israel,” Dujarric said.
He also noted that Guterres called on the parties to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict to show maximum restraint.
According to the organization’s secretary general, diplomatic efforts are needed to prevent further escalation of tensions around Israel.
7 October Hamas forces launched More than 3 thousand missiles hit Israeli territory. Against this background, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said on October 7 announced state of emergency in the country. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announcedthat the country is at war. The IDF’s operation against Hamas was called “Iron Swords”.
Response to Israeli air strikes applied 21 Hamas targets were attacked in the Gaza Strip.
Previously recognized About the error of Israeli intelligence services in predicting the actions of Hamas.