“The DAIA, representation of the Argentine Jewish community, supports the State of Israel after the terrorist attacks perpetrated by Hamas that murdered and kidnapped Israeli citizens as well as the firing of thousands of rockets throughout the territory. The entity expresses its condolences to the families of the murdered Israelis, fights for the prompt return to their homes of those who have been kidnapped by Hamas and expresses its absolute support for the State of Israel to exercise its defense in order to guarantee the well-being of its citizens,” the statement reads. that was disseminated by the DAIA.
“50 years after the start of the Yom Kippur War and during the Simcha Torah holiday, the State of Israel is once again a victim of attacks by terrorist organizations. This is why the DAIA urges the Argentine authorities and all political forces to condemn the murder of citizens of the State of Israel perpetrated by Palestinian terrorism,” concluded the text signed by Jorge Knoblovits, president of the institution.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the day before that Israel is “at war” with the Hamas militants who govern the Gaza Strip. Netanyahu’s comments in a televised speech are a response to Hamas rulers in the Gaza Strip, who launched a major multi-front attack on Israel at dawn on Saturday.
Netanyahu ordered a call-up for reservists and promised that Hamas would “pay a price it has not known until now.” “We are at war,” Netanyahu said. “It is not an ‘operation’, not a ’round’, but a war.” The prime minister also ordered the army to clear cities infiltrated by Hamas militants who were still engaged in firefights with Israeli soldiers. Israel reported that at least 40 people have died. And Israel’s hospitals treated hundreds of wounded, including dozens in critical condition.
Hamas fired thousands of rockets into Israel on Saturday and sent dozens of fighters across the border, a massive show of force that caught Israel off guard on a major holiday. The grave invasion of Simchat Torah revived memories of the 1973 war, nearly 50 years to the day Israel’s enemies launched a surprise attack on Yom Kippur.
Comparisons to one of the most traumatic moments in Israel’s history sharpened criticism of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right allies, who had campaigned for more aggressive measures against threats from Gaza. Political commentators criticized the government for failing to anticipate what appeared to be a Hamas attack without its level of planning and coordination being reflected.
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