Israel-Gaza conflict: International reactions pour in as death toll climbs

Hamas militants launched a surprise large-scale attack at dawn Saturday, targeting dozens of locations in Israel. Gunmen stormed across Israel's southern border near the Gaza strip by foot and used motorized paragliders to sweep into several border towns. At least 250 people in Israel have been killed so far, while the Gaza Health Ministry says more than 230 Palestinians are dead.

The surprise attack stunned Israel and the world, setting off swift condemnation from western leaders, including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, U.S. President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

In stark contrast, celebrations erupted in the streets of Tehran after the carefully coordinated attack by Hamas, which is backed by the Iranian regime. Next door in Turkey, President Tayyip Erdogan pleaded for restraint, urging all sides to avoid being impulsive and heightening tensions.

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) will hold an emergency meeting on the situation Sunday, with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres voicing his deep concern for the civilians caught in the conflict. Global’s Touria Izri has more on the international community’s reactions.

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