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International reactions to the Gaza War (2008–2009)

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Demonstrations in San Francisco.
Protest against the war in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Protest against the war in London, United Kingdom.

International reaction to the Gaza War 2008-2009 came from many countries and international organisations.

International reaction to the 2008–2009 Israel–Gaza conflict
  Israel-Gaza
  States that endorsed the Israeli position/defined Israel's action as falling within its right to defense.
  States that condemned Hamas action only.
  States that endorsed the Hamas position/defined Hamas' actions as falling within its right of resistance.
  States that condemned Israeli action only.
  States that called for an end to hostilities, and condemned neither/both belligerents.
  States that made no official statement on the conflict.

Official reactions

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 Gaza Strip - Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas' leader in Gaza, called Israel's attacks an "ugly massacre".[1] The leader of Hamas in Damascus, Khaled Mashal, threatened revenge attacks, saying "the time for the Third Intifada has come".[2]

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References

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  1. ↑ "Israel set for prolonged Gaza op". BBC. 28 December 2008. Retrieved 28 December 2008.
  2. ↑ "After IAF strike kills at least 230 in Gaza, Hamas chief vows third Intifada has come". Haaretz. 28 December 2008. Archived from the original on 28 December 2008. Retrieved 28 December 2008.

Other websites

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