Iran and Qatar, supporters of the militant group Hamas, were involved in the attacks on Israel that transpired on Saturday. Simultaneously, Pakistan underscored the significance of a 'two-state solution' in achieving peace in the Middle East.
Iran's foreign ministry stated, "This operation employed elements of surprise and a combination of various tactics, demonstrating the Palestinian people's resilience in the face of occupiers."
Meanwhile, Qatar's foreign ministry issued a statement on Saturday, asserting that Israel bore sole responsibility for the ongoing escalation of violence against the Palestinian population.
In a significant military action on Saturday, the militant group Hamas launched a relentless barrage of rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip, describing it as a response to Israel. Hamas fired approximately 5,000 rockets from the Gaza Strip, which it administers, while Israel declared a 'state of war' and initiated strikes on Palestinian targets within the region.
The Israeli military verified reports that Hamas militants had taken civilians and soldiers hostage during their assault.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel was now "at war" and emphasized that Hamas, the "enemy," would face consequences for their attack on the nation. Following the rocket attacks, Israel launched retaliatory strikes on Gaza, resulting in the deaths of more than 198 Palestinians.
Numerous world leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, and US President Joe Biden, condemned the attacks against Israel.
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