Messages from Israel
Israel’s embassies in Canberra and Wellington have released statements following the Iranain missile attack on the country.
While you were sleeping 181 Iranian ballistic missiles were fired at Israel.
10 million Israelis were forced into bomb shelters.
Over a dozen major Israeli cities and tens of communities under attack.
We will take every measure necessary to protect the people of Israel. pic.twitter.com/u0zovjxQ76
— Israel in Australia (@IsraelinOZ) October 1, 2024
“This morning, on the eve of the Jewish New Year, Australia woke up to news about Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel (1/10). Iran fired 181 ballistic missiles towards Israel, forcing the whole country, 10 million Israelis, into bomb shelters. This was an act of aggression and provocation, endangering the stability of the whole Middle East.
Iran, which attacked Israel directly, stands at the head of a murderous terrorist axis that includes Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis and the Shia militias. It creates destruction in the Middle East, jeopardizes Ukraine’s security, threans Europe, and endangers the peace of the entire world.
The international community, including Australia, must isolate Iran, impose crippling sanctions on it, and designate the Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization.
Iran will pay a very heavy price for its attack on Israel. Israel will strongly respond to the attack and will protect its citizens on all fronts, as every democratic state is expected to do, all in accordance with international law.
Despite these difficult times, we at the Embassy of Israel in Australia would like to use this opportunity to wish all those celebrating a happy, peaceful and safe new year. We pray for the return of 101 hostages, held brutally by Hamas terrorists in Gaza and hope for better days.”
In New Zealand, Israel’s embassy in Wellington stated: “Iran must pay a very heavy price for its attack on Israel.
Iran attacked Israel in an act of aggression and provocation even though many countries warned it not to do so. Iran did not heed the calls of the international community and attacked Israel in an unprecedented manner, endangering the stability of the Middle East.
Iran, which attacks Israel directly, stands at the head of a murderous terrorist axis that includes Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in the Gaza Strip, the Houthis in Yemen, the Shia militias in Syria and Iraq. Iran creates destruction in the Middle East, attacks Ukraine, threatens Europe, and endangers the peace of the entire world.
All the world’s countries must isolate Iran, impose crippling sanctions on it, and designate the Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization.
There is no significance to a new Iranian president who pretends to be a moderate: Iran’s policy is directed by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and Iran is more aggressive and murderous than ever.
Israel will strongly respond to the Iranian attack and will protect its citizens on all fronts, as every democratic state is expected to do, all in accordance with international law.”
