LeBron James has condemned Hamas attacks in Israel, calling the killing of Israeli civilians ‘tragic’ and ‘unacceptable’
The destruction in Israel is tragic and unacceptable. Killing and violence against innocent people by Hamas is terrorism,” he wrote in a letter signed by him and business partner Maverick Carter.
The SpringHill family (the couple’s video production company) sends our deepest condolences to Israel and the Jewish community. We pray for peace in the region and reiterate our continued commitment to combating hatred in all its forms.
“We must all work to ensure that this tragedy does not spread more hatred, racism and anti-Semitism.”
The violence followed on Saturday when Israeli civilians in southern Israel were targeted and killed by Hamas, with some also taken hostage.
‘I think it’s only fair. I think it’s just a matter of time,” the 38-year-old explained this week
Troops remove the bodies of victims killed during an attack by Hamas terrorists in Kfar Aza on Tuesday
Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel will ‘smash and destroy’ Hamas and that every member of the terrorist organization is a ‘dead man’
Hamas targeted kibbutzim and even attendees of a music festival, with IDF spokesman Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus saying Wednesday that 1,200 people have died as a result of the attacks.
Hamas is believed to have taken 150 hostages, including Americans, and is threatening to execute them if Israel launches a ground invasion of Gaza.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also accused Hamas terrorists of beheading soldiers and raping women on Wednesday.
His claims of head cuts have not been independently confirmed, but rescue workers and witnesses have described horrific scenes.
Meanwhile, Gaza’s Health Ministry says 1,100 people have been killed and more than 5,300 injured as Netanyahu vowed to ‘smash and destroy’ Hamas.
Israeli forces have bombarded Gaza with airstrikes after the attacks and have blocked supplies of fuel, food, water and medicine to Gaza as well.
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