Israel has declared a state of war after Hamas launches a massive surprise attack. At least 70 Israelis have been killed, over 900 wounded, and dozens of hostages in Israel and Gaza have been taken. Hamas has been reportedly using Islamic State tactics as it stormed Israeli communities and took captives.
“At least five different communities were attacked on the ground by terrorists. They were in pickup trucks, much like ISIS uses,” said Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Conricus.
Since this morning, the State of Israel has been at war. Our first objective is to clear out the hostile forces that infiltrated our territory and restore the security and quiet to the communities that have been attacked.
The second objective, at the same time, is to exact an… pic.twitter.com/MzKs7tfv4M
— Benjamin Netanyahu – בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) October 7, 2023
Biden didn’t release a statement until after 11AM:
BREAKING: President Biden condemns terrorist attacks against Israel
In a statement minutes ago, Biden wrote, "This morning, I spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu about the horrific and ongoing attacks in Israel. The United States unequivocally condemns this appalling assault… pic.twitter.com/vGDVo4YZLu
— Simon Ateba (@simonateba) October 7, 2023
Operation Swords of Iron is now on.
Meanwhile Saudi Arabia, along with Iran and Qatar are blaming Israel for the attack because of its alleged “occupation.” Many say that Iran launched this attack in order to head off Israeli-Saudi normalization.
“Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Iran say Israel has only itself to blame for Hamas attacks,” by Nick Robertson, The Hill, October 2, 2023:
The governments of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Iran appeared to back Hamas in its escalating conflict with Israel on Saturday.
The Palestinian militant group launched a mass attack on Israeli forces and settlements, killing at least 40 people early Saturday.
While leaders in the U.S. and Europe quickly denounced the attack and gave support for Israel, the three Middle Eastern nations criticized the country over its treatment of Palestinians.
“The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is closely following the developments of the unprecedented situation between a number of Palestinian factions and the Israeli occupation forces, which has resulted in a high level of violence on several fronts there,” the country’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
“The Kingdom recalls its repeated warnings 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,” the statement continues.
The condemnation comes as both the Israeli and Saudi governments have attempted to normalize relations in recent years, at the encouragement of the U.S.
A senior Iranian government advisor explicitly endorsed Hamas in the conflict, the most direct support for the militant group from any government official globally.
“We congratulate the Palestinian fighters,” advisor Yahya Rahim Safavi said, according to state media via Reuters. “We will stand by the Palestinian fighters until the liberation of Palestine and Jerusalem.”
Iran state media showed video of parliament members chanting in support of Hamas on Saturday, saying “Death to Israel” and “Palestine is victorious, Israel will be destroyed”.
Iran has funded and supplied Hamas for years as part of its decades-long conflict with Israel….
Wellington says
Thank you doofus Biden and his wretched handlers for sucking up to Iran, giving this terrorist state billions, and thus making it far more likely that Hamas will have the funding to wage war.
Hamas is the proxy. Iran is the chief culprit. And the Biden Administration has demonstrated again its complete ineptitude and, yes, malevolence.
commonsense says
+1
Peacelover says
+
OLD GUY says
Iran maybe the chief culprit but I would add Saudi Arabia and Qatar to that list also.
somehistory says
“She asked for it,” says the rapist. “It was the way she dressed, the way she walked, the way she talked; and she was out alone on a dark street. She was asking for it.”
mozlums blame Israel for the murderous attacks…claiming Israel ‘asked or it’ because they want to live and breathe for another day.
Israel “asked for it’ because they want to walk, talk, and go about their daily lives as non-mozlums, and not give the land over to mozlums.
They ;ask for it’ because they don’t just lie down, neck extended for the sword,, and submit to murder.
commonsense says
With no time to post anything substantive, I must nonetheless applaud your comment.
somehistory says
Thank you again, commonsense.
KoshsShadow says
This is exactly what Muslims say about rape victims. See what some imam said about a rape victim deserving it because she was scantily dressed – like uncovered meat in front of a cat.
At least they are consistent.
KoshsShadow says
And all this is due to the occupation – of Jewish land by Arabs.
Brian Ozzy says
You got it!
Unknown guy says
The funny part is Iran supporting hamas and the Palestinians. Sunni hamas and Palestinians consider shia to be heretic and infidel.
KoshsShadow says
To update an old Tom Lehrer song (National Brotherhood Week)
“The Shi’ias hate the Sunnis
And the Sunnis hate the Shi’ites
But everybody hates the Jews”
Peacelover says
and idiot Biden admin, giving Thousands to Iran and then even feigning sympathy for Israel.
࿗Infidel࿘ says
Given this statement by the Saudis, Israel should drop any idea of any new Abraham Accords w/ them, & also cease sharing w/ them information about Iran. Let the Saudis learn that there’s a price to be paid for taking the same side as Qatar & Iran
Wellington says
Seconded.
marlene says
It IS about occupation. The occupation of misplaced “palestinian” haters on innocent Jewish land! When muslims attack non-muslims they always torture and murder the children. That’s why they belong in their own countries – not in Israel!