Israel Calls on China to Show Solidarity in Wake of Hamas Terror Attack

Israel expected a “stronger condemnation” from the Chinese Communist Party over the deadly attack by Hamas, a senior official at the Israeli embassy said.

Israeli soldiers look at the remains of a police station that was the site of a battle following a mass infiltration by Hamas gunmen from the Gaza Strip, in Sderot, Israel, on Oct. 8, 2023. Reuters/Ronen Zvulun

The Israeli Embassy in Beijing on Sunday urged China to stand in solidarity with Israel in the wake of a large-scale deadly attack by the terrorist group Hamas during the weekend.

Israel declared a state of war after Hamas launched a wave of attacks against its civilians and properties, prompting Israeli forces to launch retaliatory strikes on Gaza, the stronghold of Hamas. The death toll on both sides has passed 1,100, while thousands were injured.