Opposition leader condemns Hamas attack on Israel

October 7, Pozirk. Belarusian opposition leader Śviatłana Cichanoŭskaja has condemned today’s attack by the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas on Israel which “led to widespread devastation and the tragic loss of innocent lives,” she said on X. 

“The resilience and strength of the Israeli people shines through adversity,” the politician noted. “Our heartfelt sympathies go out to the families of the victims.” 

Early on October 7, Hamas launched a massive attack on Israel firing thousands of rockets from the Gaza Strip while its fighters infiltrated Israel. Israeli authorities said the country was “at war.”

A statement by the Belarusian foreign ministry stresses serious concerns over the “sharp aggravation of the situation in Israel, accompanied by human casualties.” 

Any manifestations of aggression and casualties among civilians are unacceptable, it noted, calling for urgent measures to de-escalate tensions.The Belarusian embassy in Israel said it had no information about any injured Belarusian nationals.