Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee condemns Hamas attacks against Israel

“I strongly condemn the extensive attacks by the terrorist organisation Hamas against the State of Israel and its people over more than twenty-four hours. The number of the dead and wounded as well as the people taken hostage is growing continuously. I extend my deepest condolences to the families of all victims and to the people of Israel,” he said.

Mihkelson said he was concerned about the expansion of terrorist activity in the region and expressed support to Israel who has the right to defend itself against brutal attacks on land, on sea and in the air. He called on nations and international organisations to confront the attempts of terrorist regimes to create instability and chaos in the whole Middle East region, and underlined that terrorist organisations and the regimes supporting them must be held to account.

“I invite the international community to coordinate support to Israel, and at the same time not to lose attention on Russia’s aggression against Ukraine,” Mihkelson said, and added that Estonia was following closely any further developments.

In case of emergency, the citizens of Estonia staying in Israel can contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs helpline +372 5301 9999.

Statement of the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu

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