Georgia ‘strongly condemns’ Hamas attacks against Israel
Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system - seen here over Ashkelon - aims to protect towns and cities from rockets. Photo: Reuters.
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Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili has ‘strongly condemned violence and rocket attacks directed against civilians on the Israeli territory.’
???????? strongly condemns violence and rocket attacks directed against civilians on the Israeli territory. Our condolences to the families of victims & a swift recovery to those injured. The Immediate de-escalation of tensions has no alternative to prevent further civilian casualties.
— Irakli Garibashvili (@GharibashviliGe) May 12, 2021
Georgian Foreign Minister David Zalkaliani has also condemned the attacks by Hamas militants and stated that one Georgian citizen has been ‘slightly injured’ during the attacks.
???????? gov't is closely following developments unfolded in ????????. ???????? strongly condemns violence & rocket attacks against civilians, which undermine peace & stability in the wider region.
— David Zalkaliani (@DZalkaliani) May 11, 2021
There is no alternative to the de-escalation of tensions in the region. @Gabi_Ashkenazi
Zalkaliani said that the Georgian citizen now is in hospital and feels well.
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At least 65 individuals in Gaza, including 14 children, and seven individuals in Israel have been killed since then, while dozens have been injured.
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