A joint statement from Knesset opposition party heads gives full backing to the IDF and calls on the international community to condemn the acts of terror.
Yesh Atid head Yair Lapid, National Unity head Benny Gantz, Yisrael Beitenu head Avigdor Lieberman and Labor party head Merav Michaeli say, “In days like these there is no opposition and no coalition in Israel.”
We “are united in the face of terrorism” and the need to strike with “a strong and determined fist,” says the statement, calling for retribution against Hamas and all terrorist organizations that cooperates with it.
“It is necessary to mobilize the international community against terrorism,” the statement continues, ending with strong support for the citizens of Israel, active and reserve IDF soldiers all security and emergency forces.
“We call on the citizens — obey the directives of the Home Front Command, take care of yourselves and together we will overcome terrorism,” say the heads.
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