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Shock attacks by Hamas this weekend which killed at least 700 Israelis sparked widespread condemnation from European leaders. Denouncing the militant group’s assault, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted Israel’s situation. right to defend oneselfwhile EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell joined US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and foreign ministers from Germany, the UK and Italy. warning of regional escalation. Around 400 Palestinians also died in the fighting and reprisals, as the Israeli army regained control of most of the areas raped by militants. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country is “embarking on a long and difficult war.”
