Global divide deepens as nations take sides in Israel-Hamas war; know which country supports whom

As Israel-Hamas conflict intensifies, world is witnessing a stark division in global opinion. With death toll surpassing 2,000 on both sides as of Tuesday, countries are declaring ir support for eir Israel or Palestinian militant group Hamas. International leers are issuing statements, reflecting a complex geopolitical landscape in wake of ongoing crisis.

Israel's foreign ministry claims that approximately 84 countries have released statements supporting Israel, denouncing attacks, and asserting Israel's right to self-defence. An Israel's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, stated, "Nearly 84 countries have unequivocally expressed ir support for Israel, condemning attacks and affirming our right to self-defense."

Global leers express solidarity with Israel

United States:

US President Joe Biden has pledged full support to Israel, stating, "I me clear to Prime Minister Netanyahu that we stand rey to offer all appropriate means of support to Government and people of Israel." Biden has ordered deployment of US ships and warplanes to counter escalating attacks by Hamas.

United States, France, Germany, Italy, and United Kingdom will remain united and coordinated – toger as allies and as common friends to Israel – to ensure Israel can defend itself. pic.twitter.com/aVbfSi4LJy

— President Biden (@POTUS)

Biden, in a formal statement, asserted, "I me clear to Prime Minister Netanyahu that we stand rey to offer all appropriate means of support to Government and people of Israel."

United Kingdom:

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, expressing 'unequivocal' support, conveyed, " scenes we have seen in Israel over last 36 hours are truly horrifying. Terrorism will not prevail."

scenes we have seen in Israel over last 36 hours are truly horrifying.

I spoke to Prime Minister @netanyahu earlier today to assure him of UK’s stefast support as Israel defends itself against se attacks.

Terrorism will not prevail. pic.twitter.com/5EGoqiZM8b

— Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak)

Sunak took to Twitter, stating, "I spoke to Prime Minister @netanyahu earlier today to assure him of UK’s stefast support as Israel defends itself against se attacks. Terrorism will not prevail."

Australia:

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urged 'restraint' to protect civilians and blamed Hamas for violence, condemning its 'indiscriminate' targeting of civilians.

Australia stands with our friend Israel in this time.

We condemn indiscriminate and abhorrent attacks by Hamas on Israel, its cities and civilians.

We recognise Israel’s right to defend itself.

— Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP)

Albanese emphasised, "We urge restraint to protect lives of civilians amid ongoing conflict in sourn Israel and Gaza Strip."

France:

French President Emmanuel Macron condemned violence, expressing full solidarity with people of Israel. Macron stated, "I strongly condemn current terrorist attacks against Israel."

I strongly condemn current terrorist attacks against Israel. I express my full solidarity with victims, ir families and loved ones.

— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron)

Macron, in an official statement, expressed, "I strongly condemn current terrorist attacks against Israel. I express my full solidarity with victims, ir families and loved ones."

India:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended condolences and support to Israel, emphasizing, "Our thoughts and prayers are with innocent victims and ir families."

Deeply shocked by news of terrorist attacks in Israel. Our thoughts and prayers are with innocent victims and ir families. We stand in solidarity with Israel at this difficult hour.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi)

PM Modi took to social media, tweeting, "Deeply shocked by news of terrorist attacks in Israel. Our thoughts and prayers are with innocent victims and ir families. We stand in solidarity with Israel at this difficult hour."

Several or countries in Europe - Norway Austria, Germany, Poland, Spain and European Union, as well as Cana have also expressed support for Israel.

Nations backing Palestine stand firm

Iran:

Iran President Ebrahim Raisi supported Palestinians' right to self-defense and warned Israel must be held accountable for endangering region.

Raisi, quoted by state television, declared, "Iran supports legitimate defense of Palestinian nation." Iran has also been accused of funding Hamas terror group in weekend surprise attacks.

South Africa:

African National Congress linked Aparid South Africa's history to occupied Palestine's reality, supporting Palestinians' response to "unlawful Israeli occupation."

In a statement, African National Congress asserted, "It can no longer be disputed that Aparid South Africa's history is occupied Palestine's reality."

Qatar:

Qatar held Israel responsible for escalation, citing ongoing violations of Palestinian rights.

Qatar's official statement declared, "Israel alone bears responsibility for current escalation due to its ongoing violations of rights of Palestinian people."

Lebanon:

Lebanese Hezbollah congratulated Hamas on its operation, closely following developments on Palestinian scene.

Hezbollah, in an official statement, conveyed, "Lebanese Hezbollah congratulated Hamas on large-scale, heroic operation into Israel."

Saudi Arabia:

Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler assured efforts to prevent furr escalation, emphasizing support for Palestinian people.

Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler communicated, "We continue to stand by Palestinian people to achieve ir legitimate rights to a decent life, achieve ir hopes and aspirations, and achieve just and lasting peace."

Yemen:

Huthi rebels in Yemen endorsed "heroic jihist operation," highlighting Israel's perceived weakness.

In a statement on Huthi-controlled SABA news agency's website, Huthi rebels conveyed that attack highlighted Israel's "weakness, fragility, and impotence."

Russia and China call for ceasefire

Russia expressed deep concern, emphasising "great danger for region" posed by ongoing conflict. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated, "We believe that it is necessary to bring this situation into a peaceful direction as soon as possible."

China condemned all violence, urging an immediate ceasefire and restoration of peace. China’s foreign ministry on Sunday said, “We call on relevant parties to remain calm, exercise restraint and immediately end hostilities to protect civilians and avoid furr deterioration of situation.”

China's foreign ministry spokesperson later said China is “deeply sdened by civilian casualties caused by conflict between Palestine and Israel”.