Zelenskyy Condemns Hamas Attack On October 7 And Calls For Accountability

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy voiced support for Israel and other nations affected by the Hamas terrorist assault on October 7, 2023. He emphasized that those responsible for the attack must face consequences, UATV English reported. Drawing a comparison between the ongoing rescue missions in Ukrainian cities following Russian strikes and the loss of life in the Hamas attack, which claimed nearly 1,200 victims, including Ukrainian nationals, Zelenskyy characterized the assault as the most severe and brutal aggression against the Jewish people since the Holocaust, as well as an assault on civilization as a whole.

He also denounced the treatment of hostages, including children and civilians, and asserted that every individual responsible for the attack should be held accountable for their actions. Zelenskyy stressed that the global community cannot condone or overlook other acts of terrorism or wars of aggression motivated by hatred. He warned that the 21st century has already witnessed too many deaths and called for intensified efforts to safeguard civilians.

According to Zelenskyy, people worldwide deserve peace, security, and respect for human life. He urged world leaders and those wielding real influence to take action to protect human life whenever it is threatened. "The world is certainly stronger than any form of terror," concluded Zelenskyy.