President Duda's statement as Hamas strikes spark war with Israel

President Duda has joined other world leaders in condemning Hamas' rocket attack against Israel in the early hours of Saturday morning. Israel has responded, leaving the current death toll at around 100 on the Israeli side and nearly 200 in the Gaza Strip. 

President Andrzej Duda.

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Poland's President Duda has condemned Hamas' early-morning attack on Israeli that has left 100 dead and 1000 injured according to current reports.

I’m shocked by today’s brutal attacks on Israel by Hamas. Rockets attacks and detention of civilians as hostages arouse our deepest opposition. Poland strongly condemns all acts of violence. I would like to express my deepest sympathy and condolences to all those affected by the…

— Andrzej Duda (@AndrzejDuda) October 7, 2023

Israel has responded, leaving the current death toll at around 100 on the Israeli side and nearly 200 in the Gaza Strip. Estimated tens of Israeli hostages - military and civilian - have been taken to Gaza. 

Sources: Twitter/@Andrzej Duda, The Guardian 

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