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'''Reactions to the 2014 Israel–Gaza conflict''' <!-- Another editor's comment: keep bold through [[WP:PLA]]. --> came from around the world.

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The [[United States]] and [[Canada]] were supportive of Israel<ref>[http://www.algemeiner.com/2014/07/13/canadian-prime-minister-harper-praised-for-statement-in-support-of-israels-gaza-campaign/ Canadian Prime Minister Harper Praised for Statement in Support of Israel’s Gaza Campaign] The Algemeiner Retrieved 25 August 2014</ref> and critical of Hamas. The [[BRICS]] countries called for restraint on both sides and a return to peace talks based on the [[Arab Peace Initiative]]. The [[European Union]] condemned the violations of the [[laws of war]] by both sides, while stressing the "unsustainable nature of the status quo", and calling for a settlement based on the [[two-state solution]]. The [[Non-Aligned Movement]], the [[Arab League]], and most Latin American countries were critical of Israel, with some countries in the latter group withdrawing their ambassadors from Israel in protest. South Africa called for restraint by both sides and an end to "collective punishment of Palestinians".

Pro-Palestine and pro-Israel demonstrations took place throughout the world and in Israel and the Palestinian territories. According to OCHA, during demonstrations, 23 Palestinians were killed and 2,218 were wounded by the IDF, 38% of the latter by live fire.<ref>{{cite news|title=Israeli forces kill Palestinian during protest near Ramallah|url=http://www.maannews.net/eng/ViewDetails.aspx?ID=719146|agency=Ma'an|publisher=Ma'an News|date=8 August 2014|access-date=21 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140816150710/http://www.maannews.net/eng/ViewDetails.aspx?ID=719146|archive-date=16 August 2014|url-status=dead}} (outdated figures)</ref><ref>[[Gideon Levy]], [http://www.haaretz.com/opinion/.premium-1.613212 'The IDF’s real face'], ''[[Haaretz]]'', 30 August 2014</ref><ref name="OCHA-West-Bank">[http://www.ochaopt.org/documents/ocha_opt_protection_of_civilians_weekly_report_2014_7_04_english.pdf Protection of Civilians: OCHA Weekly Report 24-30 June 2014, West Bank] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141126183051/http://www.ochaopt.org/documents/ocha_opt_protection_of_civilians_weekly_report_2014_7_04_english.pdf |date=26 November 2014 }}: as of 30 June (prior to Operation Protective Edge), 17 Palestinians had been killed by Israeli forces in 2014; [http://www.ochaopt.org/documents/ocha_opt_protection_of_civilians_weekly_report_2014_9_13_english.pdf Protection of Civilians: OCHA Weekly Report 2-8 September 2014, West Bank] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006130427/http://www.ochaopt.org/documents/ocha_opt_protection_of_civilians_weekly_report_2014_9_13_english.pdf |date=6 October 2014 }}: as of 8 September (after Operation Protective Edge), the number had risen to 40</ref><!-- This is the OCHA report cited by the preceding secondary sources; one does not even need to use WP:CALC to arrive at the numbers (23, etc), because the secondary sources have already done that work; the OCHA report is merely cited, per discussion on the talk page, to confirm that the secondary sources are correct. -->

Rising [[anti-Semitism]] and anti-Semitic violence broke out concurrent to, and in many cases, directly related to the conflict.{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}} The UN Secretary-General and many European leaders condemned the phenomenon.

The [[United Nations Human Rights Council]] announced a panel headed by [[William Schabas]] to investigate accusations of war crimes by both sides. Major human rights organizations including [[Amnesty International]] and [[Human Rights Watch]] condemned human rights violations by both sides and called for an arms embargo for the region.

Commercial airlines in several countries [[2014 Ben Gurion Airport flight bans|banned flights]] to Israel because of safety concerns. The restrictions were later lifted.

After the 26 August ceasefire, the [[Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research]] polled the [[West Bank]] and the [[Gaza Strip]]. 79% of respondents said that [[Hamas]] had won the war and 61% said that they would pick Hamas leader [[Ismail Haniyeh]] as the Palestinian president, up from 41% before the war.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pcpsr.org/en/special-gaza-war-poll |title=Special Gaza War Poll |date=2 September 2014 |publisher=Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research |access-date=3 September 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140905071227/http://www.pcpsr.org/en/special-gaza-war-poll |archive-date=5 September 2014 }}{{undue weight inline|reason=Why is this in the lead?|date=September 2014}}</ref>

== Official reactions ==

=== Supranational bodies ===

* [[ALBA]] – In a statement ALBA condemned Israeli attacks and added that the offensive violates even the most minimum standards of international humanitarian law by indiscriminately attacking civilians. It also offered "its unconditional solidarity, support and sympathy to the people of Palestine against the new wave of violence."{{citation needed|date=August 2021}}
* {{flag|Arab League}} – AL's representatives{{who|date=July 2014}} condemned Israeli air raids and asked the [[United Nations Security Council]] (UNSC) to hold an emergency meeting.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://voiceofrussia.com/news/2014_07_08/Arab-League-calls-on-urgent-UN-Security-Council-meeting-on-Gaza-4267/ |title=Arab League calls on urgent UN Security Council meeting on Gaza |publisher=The Voice of Russia | access-date= 11 July 2014}}</ref> Secretary General [[Nabil Elaraby]] condemned the Israeli attacks in Shejaia. In a statement, the organisation said: "El-Araby...considered Israel's terrible shelling and ground attack operations in the neighborhood of Shejaia as a war crime against Palestinian civilians and a dangerous escalation."<ref>{{cite news|title=Arab League calls Israeli attack in Gaza "war crime"|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-palestinians-israel-arableague-idUSKBN0FP0GY20140720|access-date=20 July 2014|work=Reuters|date=20 July 2014}}</ref>
* [[BRICS]]- A declaration at the [[6th BRICS summit]] in [[Brazil]] called upon Israel and Palestine to end the conflict and resume negotiations leading to a peaceful two-State solution. It also called upon UNSC to fully exercise its functions under the [[United Nations Charter]] with regard to the conflict.<ref>{{cite web|title=BRICS calls to resume negotiations to end Israel-Palestine Conflict|url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2014/07/brics-calls-to-resume-negotiations-to-end-israel-palestine-conflict/|publisher=news.biharprabha.com|access-date=16 July 2014}}</ref>
* [[Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf|Gulf Cooperation Council]] – Secretary-General [[Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani]] condemned Israel for its repressive and vengeful policies which "represent a blatant violation of the Palestinians' inalienable rights and a flagrant affront to the {{sic}} international laws." He also described the assault as "reflecting Israel's rejection of the peace process" and called upon the international community and UNSC to "assume their responsibilities and act quickly to protect the Palestinian people and put an end to the brutal Israeli shelling of Gaza Strip."<ref>{{cite web|title=GCC Secretary-General condemns Israeli airstrikes |url=http://www.bna.bh/portal/en/news/625553|publisher=[[Bahrain News Agency]]|date=10 July 2014}}</ref>
* {{flag|European Union}} – "The EU strongly condemns the indiscriminate firing of rockets into Israel by Hamas and militant groups... All terrorist groups in Gaza must disarm. The EU condemns calls on the civilian population of Gaza to provide themselves as human shields, and the loss of hundreds of civilian lives, among them many women and children...While recognizing Israel's legitimate right to defend itself against any attacks, the EU underlines that the Israeli military operation must be proportionate and in line with international humanitarian law..."is particularly appalled by the human cost" of the operation in Shejaia and was "deeply concerned at the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation...This tragic escalation of hostilities confirms again the unsustainable nature of the status quo with regard to the situation in the Gaza Strip."<ref>{{cite news|last1=Lempkowicz |first1=Yossi |title=EU strongly condemns indiscriminate Hamas rockets on Israel and use of Palestinian population as human shields, 'terrorist groups in Gaza must disarm', calls for 'immediate ceasefire'' |url=http://ejpress.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=49892 |access-date=25 August 2014 |work=European Jewish Press |date=22 July 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140904174154/http://ejpress.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=49892 |archive-date=4 September 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=EU Council conclusions on the Middle East Peace Process |url=http://www.eu-un.europa.eu/articles/en/article_15300_en.htm |website=EU@UN |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140907145918/http://eu-un.europa.eu/articles/en/article_15300_en.htm |archive-date=7 September 2014 }}</ref> <!-- Older statement "The EU strongly condemns the indiscriminate fire into Israel by militant groups in the Gaza Strip. The EU deplores the growing number of civilian casualties, reportedly among them children, caused by Israeli retaliatory fire. The safety and security of all civilians must be of paramount importance."<ref>{{cite journal | url=http://www.eeas.europa.eu/statements/docs/2014/140708_02_en.pdf | title= Statement by the Spokesperson on rocket fire from Gaza and on-going retaliation operations of the Israeli Defence Forces  | publisher = European Union |location = Brussels |date= 14 July 2014 | access-date= 14 July 2014}}</ref> -->
* [[Non-Aligned Movement]] – NAM and President of [[Iran]] [[Hassan Rouhani]] condemned the Israeli air strikes and called on international bodies to force Israel to stop raids on civilians. "[The] siege of Gaza Strip must be fully and immediately lifted and humanitarian aids must be forwarded to the Palestinians in need of them there."<ref>{{cite web |title=NAM condemns Israeli strikes in Gaza |date=12 July 2014 | publisher =Dispatch News Desk |url=http://www.dnd.com.pk/nam-condemns-israeli-strikes-gaza/}}</ref>
* {{flag|UN}} – UNSC called for de-escalation, restoration of the [[2012 ceasefire]], respect for international law and resumption of direct negotiations between both the parties.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-28279562 |title= UN calls for Israel-Gaza ceasefire |website= BBC|date= 12 July 2014 |access-date= 14 July 2014}}</ref> [[High Commissioner for Human Rights]] [[Navi Pillay]] stated that reports of attacks on homes raise doubts about whether Israeli attacks are legal under international law. She also called for an investigation into the Israeli air strikes.<ref>{{cite web | last1 = Borger | first1=Julian|last2=Beaumont|first2=Peter|title=Israel's Gaza campaign may violate international law, says UN official|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/11/israel-air-strikes-gaza-foreign-criticism-netanyahu| work = The Guardian| date=11 July 2014}}</ref>
* [[Visegrád Group]]- On 9 July, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement reading: "The countries of the Visegrad Group are deeply concerned about the military escalation in Israel and in the Gaza Strip. We strongly condemn the indiscriminate rocket attacks on Israel by militant groups from the Gaza Strip. At the same time we are concerned about the growing civilian losses among the Palestinians caused by Israel’s military operation 'Protective Edge'. The Visegrad countries call on both sides to end hostilities and to achieve [an] immediate ceasefire."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foreign.gov.sk/servlet/content?MT=/App/WCM/main.nsf/vw_ByID/ID_C0B1D004B5A332B2C1257627003301E7_EN&OpenDocument=Y&LANG=EN&PAGE_NEWSVIEWMAINJDRK-7X8F93=4&TG=BlankMaster&URL=/App/WCM/Aktualit.nsf/%28vw_ByID%29/ID_379ECD1F93DD40F3C1257D1100203F1A/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924014554/http://www.foreign.gov.sk/servlet/content?MT=%2FApp%2FWCM%2Fmain.nsf%2Fvw_ByID%2FID_C0B1D004B5A332B2C1257627003301E7_EN&OpenDocument=Y&LANG=EN&PAGE_NEWSVIEWMAINJDRK-7X8F93=4&TG=BlankMaster&URL=%2FApp%2FWCM%2FAktualit.nsf%2F%28vw_ByID%29%2FID_379ECD1F93DD40F3C1257D1100203F1A%2F|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 September 2015|publisher=news.biharprabha.com|access-date=16 July 2014}}</ref>

=== States ===

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==== Involved parties ====
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[[File:John Kerry and Benjamin Netanyahu July 2014.jpg|thumb|U.S. Secretary of State [[John Kerry]] and Benjamin Netanyahu, Tel Aviv, 23 July 2014]]

* {{flag|Israel}} – On 11 July, Prime Minister [[Benjamin Netanyahu]] rejected the criticism of international and local [[human rights groups]] and promised to continue the attacks. He declared: "No international pressure will prevent Israel from continuing its operation in Gaza … The leaders of Hamas are hiding behind the citizens of Gaza, and they are responsible for all casualties."<ref name="Ramadan">{{cite web |last=Beaumont|first=Peter|url= https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/11/ramadan-gaza-life-under-missile-fire| title=Ramadan in Gaza: life under missile-fire |website= The Guarrdian|date=11 July 2014|access-date=12 July 2014}}</ref>
** The [[Israel Defense Forces|IDF]] spokesman's office [[Twitter|tweeted]] when the operation began that the "IDF has commenced [[Operation Protective Edge]] in Gaza against Hamas, in order to stop the terror Israel's citizens face on a daily basis."<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4539234,00.html | title=IDF launches Gaza operation 'against Hamas' following massive rocket barrage on south | work = [[Ynetnews]] | date=7 July 2014 | access-date= 8 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.jta.org/2014/07/07/news-opinion/israel-middle-east/israel-planning-to-escalate-gaza-strikes-as-rocket-attacks-increase | title=Israel launches operation to stop Gaza-based rocket fire | date=7 July 2014 | publisher=[[Jewish Telegraphic Agency]] | access-date=8 July 2014}}</ref>
* {{flag|Palestinian Authority}} – On 8 July Palestinian government spokesman Nabil Abu Rudeineh said the operation was "a declaration of war on Palestinians". Protesting what he described as a massacre of innocents, he added that "Palestinians have the right to defend themselves by all legitimate means."<ref>{{Citation | url = http://www.maannews.net/eng/ViewDetails.aspx?ID=711019 | title = Presidency: Palestinians have the right to defend themselves | publisher = [[Ma'an News Agency]] | date = 8 July 2014 | access-date = 17 July 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140714213747/http://www.maannews.net/eng/ViewDetails.aspx?ID=711019 | archive-date = 14 July 2014 | url-status = dead }}</ref>
** Khalil al-Haya, Palestinian negotiator said "It was a war of necessity not a war of choice. We had no choice but to defend ourselves,". He further said "We are united and are unified in blood and dead bodies. We are one front, one side, one body ... We are all engaged in one battle defending our people. The war is the beginning of liberation."<ref name="Hamas: Peace deal must meet people's demands">{{cite news|title=Hamas: Peace deal must meet people's demands|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2014/08/hamas-peace-deal-must-meet-people-demands-2014814113134300982.html|access-date=14 August 2014|publisher=Al Jazeera|date=14 August 2014}}</ref>

==== International ====

* {{flag|Afghanistan}} – On 16 July, President [[Hamid Karzai]] held a special cabinet meeting where he condemned the Israeli attacks and the killings of civilians while pledging US$500,000 in aid to Gaza.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://president.gov.af/en/news/34839 | title=Afghanistan to assist $500,000 in show of sympathy to the people of Gaza | work=Office of the President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan | access-date=22 July 2014 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140729015036/http://president.gov.af/en/news/34839 | archive-date=29 July 2014 }}</ref>
* {{flag|Algeria}} – On 16 July, Foreign Minister [[Ramtane Lamamra]] urged the international community to act to get Israel to immediately cease its attacks and respect the truce from November 2012. "While condemning in the strongest terms the barbaric attacks against the defenceless Palestinian people, we believe that these attacks were encouraged by the complacent silence of the international community to Israeli expansionist policies and their negative impact on peace and security in the region," Lamamra said. He also underlined the need for urgent action within the United Nations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v7/wn/newsworld.php?id=1053910/Algerian|title=FM Calls For Urgent Action To Stop Israeli Aggression Against Gaza  - laInfo.es<!-- Bot generated title -->|work=bernama.com.my|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140726010716/http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v7/wn/newsworld.php?id=1053910%2FAlgerian|archive-date=26 July 2014}}</ref>
* {{flag|Argentina}} – On 20 July, the Foreign Ministry condemned the violence, while speaking out against the acts committed by both sides in the conflict. "Once more, and for the third time in less than six years, civilian populations have been trapped in the middle of armed actions from Hamas and the disproportionate, excessive use of military force by Israel. Argentina sends a profound, pained tribute to all of the children that have been killed in the last few weeks. We vigorously condemn Israel, defying calls from the Security Council, the Secretary General and many other voices from the international community, for having decided to escalate the crisis launching a ground offensive. This decision will only create further instability in the region, more victims and more suffering. At the same time, we condemn the continued and indiscriminate launch of rockets from Gaza to Israeli cities."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.buenosairesherald.com/article/165076/government-condemns-gaza-israel-violence/|title=Web Page Under Construction|website=buenosairesherald.com}}</ref> Soon afterwards, Argentina's representative at the U.N. Security Council, Maria Cristina Perceval, reiterated the position, condemning Israel's "indiscriminate abuse of militarism" and "disproportionate use of force."<ref>{{cite web | url=http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/news/2014/07/23/gaza-strip-attacks-by-israel-draw-condemnation-from-latin-american-nations/ | title=Gaza Strip Attacks By Israel Draw Condemnation From Latin American Nations | publisher=Fox News | access-date=23 July 2014}}</ref>
* {{flag|Australia}} – In a media release, the [[Minister for Foreign Affairs (Australia)|Minister of Foreign Affairs]] [[Julie Bishop]] condemned Hamas by saying "The actions of militants in Gaza, who are firing rockets indiscriminately into Israel, are inexcusable and must be condemned." The media release called on all parties to exercise restraint and avoid a further escalation of violence.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.foreignminister.gov.au/releases/Pages/2014/jb_mr_140712.aspx | title=Warning to Australians in Israel and the Palestinian Territories | work=Australian Foreign Ministry | place=Australia | access-date=13 July 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160320175536/http://foreignminister.gov.au/releases/Pages/2014/jb_mr_140712.aspx | archive-date=20 March 2016 | url-status=dead }}</ref>
* {{flag|Austria}} – On 11 July, in a press release, Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz called for an immediate stop to the violence. "The spiral of escalation that we have seen over the last few days is extremely threatening. Putting an immediate end to the violence is now absolutely paramount." In this context, Kurz also referred to the meaning of the holy month of Ramadan, also regarded as the month of peace by Muslims."My sympathy lies with the victims of this conflict; in particular the civilians. Everything possible has to be done to prevent more civilian victims. Even though Israel has a legitimate security interest, this must be exercised with a sense of proportion and in compliance with international humanitarian law. This also means that the Israeli missile offensive must be stopped." "Peace is possible", Kurz concluded.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bmeia.gv.at/en/foreign-ministry/news/press-releases/2014/kurz-fordert-sofortiges-ende-der-gewalt-im-nahen-osten.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20141119004018/http://www.bmeia.gv.at/en/foreign-ministry/news/press-releases/2014/kurz-fordert-sofortiges-ende-der-gewalt-im-nahen-osten.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2014-11-19|title=Kurz calls for immediate stop to violence in the Middle East – BMEIA, Außenministerium Österreich|author=Außenministerium der Republik Österreich|work=bmeia.gv.at}}</ref> On 16 July, in another press release, Kurz said, "The death toll is frighteningly high and the spiral of escalation is gaining momentum all the time",. Kurz emphasised his support of Egypt's efforts at mediation and advocated an immediate ceasefire. "Neither side can refuse a ceasefire for the sake of political or tactical deliberations". He expressed sympathy for the victims, in particular the civilian casualties.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bmeia.gv.at/en/foreign-ministry/news/press-releases/2014/kurz-fordert-sofortige-waffenruhe-im-nahen-osten.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20141119004012/http://www.bmeia.gv.at/en/foreign-ministry/news/press-releases/2014/kurz-fordert-sofortige-waffenruhe-im-nahen-osten.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2014-11-19|title=Kurz presses for immediate Middle East ceasefire – BMEIA, Außenministerium Österreich|author=Außenministerium der Republik Österreich|work=bmeia.gv.at}}</ref>
* {{flag|Bangladesh}} – On 12 July, the Foreign Ministry issued a statement that strongly condemned the "Israeli aggression" and called for an immediate cessation of atrocities on Gaza civilians. The statement also said that they were shocked at the recent Israeli violence.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2014/07/12/dhaka-condemns-israels-gaza-raids | title=Dhaka condemns Israel's Gaza raids | work=BD news 24 | place=Bangladesh | access-date=12 July 2014}}</ref>
* {{flag|Bahrain}} – On 10 July, The Kingdom of Bahrain condemned the latest Israeli escalation and repeated its rejection of violence and the need to stop all military operations. The Kingdom advised the international community to compel Israel to comply with international law and end its violations. They also stressed their full support and solidarity with the Palestinian people.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bna.bh/portal/en/news/625504/|title=Bahrain News Agency - Bahrain denounces Israeli escalation on Palestinian territories|work=bna.bh|access-date=16 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304002953/http://www.bna.bh/portal/en/news/625504/|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* {{flag|Belgium}} – On 22 July, in a statement Belgian Prime Minister [[Elio Di Rupo]] stated "Although I accept Israel's legitimate security measures, I also condemn the completely disproportionate use of force by the Israeli military, including the attack on the neighborhood of Shujaya."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://diplomatie.belgium.be/en/Newsroom/news/press_releases/foreign_affairs/2014/07/ni_150714_gaza_israel.jsp?referer=tcm:312-252669-64/Didier|title=Didier Reynders calls for a ceasefire between Gaza and Israel|work=belgium.be|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140725070226/http://diplomatie.belgium.be/en/Newsroom/news/press_releases/foreign_affairs/2014/07/ni_150714_gaza_israel.jsp?referer=tcm%3A312-252669-64%2FDidier|archive-date=25 July 2014}}</ref>
* {{flag|Bolivia}} – On 10 July, the Bolivian Foreign Ministry condemned the Israeli offensive and called on Jerusalem to cease hostilities. The Foreign Ministry also called on the international community to intervene to stop "the [[genocide]]" and stressed that "should respect and comply with international agreements and treaties."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lainfo.es/en/2014/07/10/bolivia-rejects-israeli-attacks-against-the-palestinian-people/|title=Bolivia rejects Israeli attacks against the Palestinian people - laInfo.es|work=lainfo.es|access-date=16 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160325073305/http://lainfo.es/en/2014/07/10/bolivia-rejects-israeli-attacks-against-the-palestinian-people/|archive-date=25 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 31 July Bolivian President [[Evo Morales]] declared Israel a "[[terrorist state]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2014/07/30/bolivia-israel-terrorist-state/13384989/ |title=Bolivia declares Israel a 'terrorist state' |publisher=[[USA Today]] | access-date=31 July 2014}}</ref>
* {{flag|Bosnia and Herzegovina}} – [[Republika Srpska]] leader [[Milorad Dodik]] expressed his support for Israel and the Jewish people. He stated that the Republika Srpska was closely following events, that it supported Israel's right to protect its citizens and property and defend itself from "terrorist threats and the actions of Islamist militant groups".<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Oslobođenje|title=Dodik uputio pismo podrške Izraelu |trans-title=Dodik sent a letter of support to Israel|language=sh|url=http://www.oslobodjenje.ba/vijesti/bih/dodik-uputio-pismo-podrske-izraelu|date=12 July 2014|access-date=12 July 2014}}</ref> [[Bakir Izetbegović]], the [[Bosniak]] member of the [[Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina]], called for an end to conflict and wished for "the peaceful co-existence of all inhabitants of Gaza and other places". He stated that Gaza "was for many years a target of Israeli attack" and warned that the world was "becoming used to violence perpetrated by Israel".<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Radio Sarajevo|title=Bakir Izetbegović: Čuvati sjećanje na genocid u Srebrenici, da se ne ponovi|url=http://www.radiosarajevo.ba/novost/158052/bakir-izetbegovic-cuvati-sjecanje-na-genocid-u-srebrenici-da-se-ne-ponovi|date=9 July 2014|access-date=15 July 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140728212452/http://www.radiosarajevo.ba/novost/158052/bakir-izetbegovic-cuvati-sjecanje-na-genocid-u-srebrenici-da-se-ne-ponovi|archive-date=28 July 2014}}</ref>
* {{flag|Brazil}} – On 17 July, the [[Federal government of Brazil]] released a statement condemning the Israeli bombing as a disproportionate use of force that had resulted in civilian deaths. It recalled its ambassador in protest. Brazil's Special Advisor for International Relations was quoted saying "For the love of God, what we have here is genocide, a massacre, to the point where top UN officials are starting to talk about war crimes".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.buenosairesherald.com/article/165475/brazil-recalls-envoy-condemns-gaza-%E2%80%98genocide%E2%80%99|title=Web Page Under Construction|website=buenosairesherald.com}}</ref> Brazil warned that terrestrial operations against Gaza would have grave consequences for regional stability and would exacerbate the [[humanitarian crisis]]. Brazil called on Israel to respect its humanitarian obligations and end its blockade.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.itamaraty.gov.br/sala-de-imprensa/notas-a-imprensa/conflito-entre-israel-e-palestina |title=Conflict between Israel and Palestine |publisher=Itamaraty – Ministry of External Relations |access-date=18 July 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140725124331/http://www.itamaraty.gov.br/sala-de-imprensa/notas-a-imprensa/conflito-entre-israel-e-palestina |archive-date=25 July 2014 }}</ref>
* {{flag|Canada}} – Prime Minister [[Stephen Harper]] expressed support for Israel and condemned Hamas. Harper said "It is evident that Hamas is deliberately using human shields to further terror in the region."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.nationalpost.com/2014/07/13/stephen-harper-accuses-hamas-of-using-human-shields-urges-world-leaders-to-side-with-israel/|title=Stephen Harper accuses Hamas of using human shields, urges world leaders to side with Israel |work=National Post| access-date=14 July 2014}}</ref> Foreign Minister [[John Baird (Canadian politician)|John Baird]] also condemned Hamas' rocket attacks against Israel. Baird added that the attacks "prove that Hamas continues to target innocent civilians," and that "Canada believes that Israel has every right to defend itself from such belligerent acts of terrorism."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://o.canada.com/news/foreign-affairs-minister-john-baird-condemns-hamas-rocket-attacks-on-israel |title=Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird condemns Hamas rocket attacks on Israel |publisher=Canada | access-date=11 July 2014}}</ref>
* {{flag|Chile}} – The Foreign Ministry complained that Israeli bombing had caused a number of fatalities, including civilians, women and children. "The condemned kidnappings and deaths of three young Israeli and Palestinian youth can not be an excuse to launch actions nor to attack densely populated by civilians". Chile called on all actors in the conflict to "establish a truce and respect international humanitarian law" and endorsed the words of the [[United Nations Secretary General]], [[Ban Ki-moon]], who urged a solution.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lainfo.es/en/2014/07/10/chile-condemns-israeli-attacks-on-gaza//|title=Chile condemns Israeli attacks on Gaza - laInfo.es|work=lainfo.es|access-date=16 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160327091454/http://lainfo.es/en/2014/07/10/chile-condemns-israeli-attacks-on-gaza/|archive-date=27 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 29 July, the Chilean government recalled its ambassador and criticized Israeli operations, which it considered a violation of "the principle of proportionality in the use of force, an essential requirement to justify self-defense".<ref name="chileperu">{{cite news|last1=Ravid|first1=Barak|title=Chile and Peru recall Israel envoys over Gaza operation|url=http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/1.607915|access-date=30 July 2014|work=Haaretz|date=29 July 2014}}</ref>
* {{flag|China}} – Foreign Ministry Spokesperson [[Hong Lei (diplomat)|Hong Lei]] on 9 July 2014 said, "We believe that to resort to force and to counter violence with violence will not help resolve problems other than pile up more hatred. We urge relevant parties to bear in mind the broader picture of peace and the lives of the people, immediately realize a ceasefire, stick to the strategic choice of peace talks and strive for an early resumption of talks."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/xwfw_665399/s2510_665401/t1172959.shtml|title=Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on July 9, 2014|work=fmprc.gov.cn}}</ref>
* {{flag|Colombia}} – On 11 July, the [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Colombia)|Ministry of Foreign Affairs]] issued a statement condemning the acts of violence against Israel, while also expressing condolences to victims' families. Colombia also called for an end to the conflict that "has caused a lot of suffering to both sides of the civil population."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cancilleria.gov.co/comunicado-del-ministerio-relaciones-exteriores-sobre-israel-y-palestina |title=Comunicado del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores sobre Israel y Palestina | language=es |publisher=Cancilleria | place=[[Colombia|CO]] |access-date=11 July 2014|date=10 July 2014 }}</ref> On 22 July, the Ministry issued another statement condemning the attacks by both sides and considered that "the measures taken by Operation Protective Edge, likewise the Hamas' rockets, worsen the conflict and frustrate efforts of making peace."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cancilleria.gov.co/newsroom/news/comunicado-prensa-franja-gaza |title=Franja de Gaza | language=es |publisher=Cancilleria | place=[[Colombia|CO]] |access-date=23 July 2014|date=23 July 2014 }}</ref> On 5 August, the Ministry condemned Israeli attacks on a United Nations-protected school in [[Rafah]]. In the same press release, the Colombian Government restated the need for Israel to have secure borders, but considered that "this does not justify the attacks on places protected by the [[International humanitarian law]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cancilleria.gov.co/comunicado-prensa-del-ministerio-relaciones-exteriores-sobre-la-franja-gaza |title=Comunicado de prensa del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores sobre la Franja de Gaza | language=es |publisher=Cancilleria | place=[[Colombia|CO]] |access-date=5 August 2014|date=5 August 2014 }}</ref> On 7 August, the Colombian Government donated $300,000 to help with the reconstruction of Gaza, claiming that it has "responded to the call of the United Nations and we (Colombia) will keep doing so."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cancilleria.gov.co/newsroom/publiques/2014-08-06/9759 |title=Comunicado del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores sobre Gaza | language=es |publisher=Cancilleria | place=[[Colombia|CO]] |access-date=7 August 2014}}</ref>
* {{flag|Costa Rica}} – On 11 July, the Costa Rican Foreign Ministry deplored the escalation and was particularly concerned about the impact on civilians and the risk of escalation. "The Government of Costa Rica condemns the rocket attacks launched by Palestinian militants from the Gaza Strip into Israeli territory, and likewise, the military operations of the Defence Forces towards reaching Gaza Strip, causing deaths and damage to civilians."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rree.go.cr/index.php?sec=servicios%20al%20publico&cat=servicios%20de%20informacion&cont=593&noticia=1798|title=Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y Culto}}</ref>
* {{flag|Cuba}} – The Foreign Ministry condemned "Israel's attack against the population of the Gaza Strip" and accused Israel of using its military and technological superiority to execute a policy of [[collective punishment]] with disproportionate use of force, which causes the death of civilians and material damage.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cadenagramonte.cu/english/index.php/show/articles/18812:cuba-condemns-israeli-attack-against-gaza-strip |title=Cuba Condemns Israeli Attack against Gaza Strip |publisher=Cadena gramote |place=[[Cuba|CU]] |access-date=12 July 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714201335/http://www.cadenagramonte.cu/english/index.php/show/articles/18812:cuba-condemns-israeli-attack-against-gaza-strip |archive-date=14 July 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* {{flag|Cyprus}} – On 14 July, the Foreign Ministry issued a statement that expressed its concern. "The indiscriminate and in the blind firing of rockets from Gaza into the {{sic}} Israeli territory and in response the Israeli Air Force attacks that result in collateral civilian casualties, including children, must stop. The sides are called upon to show restraint. Friendly neighbouring countries are called upon to mediate towards the achievement of a ceasefire agreement and a truce."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfa.gov.cy/mfa/mfa2006.nsf/All/3D0E0FF26EBEA4F1C2257D15002B729D?OpenDocument&highlight=Gaza/|title=Ministry of Foreign Affairs - News - Announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the situation in the Middle East|work=mfa.gov.cy|access-date=21 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304042748/http://www.mfa.gov.cy/mfa/mfa2006.nsf/All/3D0E0FF26EBEA4F1C2257D15002B729D?OpenDocument&highlight=Gaza%2F|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* {{flag|Czech Republic}} – On 15 July, Czech Republic Foreign Ministry released a statement as follows: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic welcomed the truce initiative that aimed to restore calm in Gaza and appreciates the constructive role played by Egypt. The Czech Republic regrets the failure of this initiative in spite of its previous acceptance by Israel. We urge Hamas and other militant groups in Gaza to immediately stop attacking Israeli territory in order to allow the implementation of the cease fire. The Czech Republic recognizes that the people of Israel as well as the people of Gaza have the right to live in peace and security. However, we are extremely concerned about the disastrous impact of the current situation on civilians, who are endangered the most by the conflict. While recognizing the right of Israel to take appropriate measure to protect its population, we strongly regret the Palestinian civilian casualties, in particular children, caused by the recent crisis."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mzv.cz/jnp/en/issues_and_press/mfa_statements/x2014_07_15_statement_of_the_ministry_of_foreign_affairs_on_the_situation_in_gaza.html|title=Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the situation in Gaza  - laInfo.es<!-- Bot generated title -->|work=mzv.cz}}</ref>
* {{flag|Djibouti}} – On 10 July, Djibouti{{who|date=July 2014}} "condemned the Israeli aggression against the Gaza Strip." Djibouti held Israel responsible for a "dangerous escalation of violence" and called on the international community to end Israel's "blind and intolerable repression."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.djibdiplomatie.dj/ |title=La Republique de Djibouti Condamne Fermement L'Agression Israelienne|publisher=Ministère des Affaires Etrangères et de la Coopération Internationale |access-date=18 July 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140725175520/http://www.djibdiplomatie.dj/ |archive-date=25 July 2014 }}</ref>
* {{flag|Ecuador}} – On 12 July, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement that condemned Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people and demanded the end of attacks against the civilian population. "The Government of Ecuador strongly condemns the disproportionate military operations by the Israeli army against the civilian population of the Gaza Strip, which have left more than a hundred casualties," the official statement said.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lainfo.es/en/2014/07/12/foreign-ministry-condemns-the-israeli-aggression-against-the-palestinian-people/|title=Foreign Ministry condemns the Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people - laInfo.es|work=lainfo.es|access-date=16 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140713151110/http://lainfo.es/en/2014/07/12/foreign-ministry-condemns-the-israeli-aggression-against-the-palestinian-people/|archive-date=13 July 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* {{flag|Egypt}} – The [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Egypt)|Foreign Ministry]] published a statement where it expressed its "deep concern" about the situation and called for self-restraint as well as stopping the mutual violence.<ref name="EgyptMFA">{{cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/MFAEgypt/posts/695217847216831|title=MFA | type=official Facebook page| publisher=Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs}}</ref> A Hamas official stated that Egypt was attempting to mediate a truce and that Egyptian officials had contacted Hamas for that purpose.<ref name="Egyptre">{{cite web |url=http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-07-04/israel-reinforces-police-ahead-of-slain-palestinian-s-funeral|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140709211231/http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-07-04/israel-reinforces-police-ahead-of-slain-palestinian-s-funeral|url-status=dead|archive-date=2014-07-09|title=Palestinian Teen Buried as Egypt Seeks Hamas-Israel Cease-Fire|publisher=Bloomberg News}}</ref> Egyptian FM [[Sameh Shoukry]] made remarks following a meeting with his Jordanian counterpart where he said it was important to address the crisis in a manner that protects the Palestinians and their interests.<ref name="Shoukry">{{cite web|url=http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/xinhua-news-agency/140708/egypt-calls-self-restraint-amid-israeli-aggression-gaza |title=Egypt calls for self-restraint amid Israeli aggression on Gaza |work=The Global Post |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714233715/http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/xinhua-news-agency/140708/egypt-calls-self-restraint-amid-israeli-aggression-gaza |archive-date=14 July 2014 }}</ref>
: On 11 July, the Foreign Ministry then criticised the [[Israeli Defense Forces]] (IDF) operation in Gaza as "oppressive policies of mass punishment. Egypt rejects the irresponsible Israeli escalation in the occupied Palestinian territory, which comes in the form of excessive and unnecessary use of military force leading to the death of innocent civilians." It demanded Israel adopt self-restraint and keep in mind that as an "occupation force", it had a legal and moral duty to protect civilian lives.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/182785 |title=Egypt Slams 'Oppressive' IDF Operation |publisher=Arutz Sheva |date=11 July 2014 |access-date=11 July 2014 |last=Yashar |first=Ari}}</ref> They urged world powers to intervene and stop the crisis and that its ceasefire efforts had been met with "obstinacy and stubbornness".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/64/105973/Egypt/Politics-/Egypt-urges-world-powers-to-help-end-Gaza-bloodshe.aspx |title=Egypt urges world powers to help end Gaza bloodshed |publisher=Al-Ahram |date=11 July 2014 |access-date=11 July 2014}}</ref> The same day, Egypt informed authorities in Gaza that it had closed the [[Rafah Border Crossing]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2014/07/11/rafah-border-crossing-closed-gaza-interior-ministry/ |title=Rafah border crossing closed: Gaza Interior Ministry |work=Daily News Egypt |date=11 July 2014 |access-date=11 July 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140713015230/http://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2014/07/11/rafah-border-crossing-closed-gaza-interior-ministry/ |archive-date=13 July 2014 }}</ref> after re-opening it the previous day to receive injured Palestinians for medical treatment.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/64/105887/Egypt/Politics-/Egypt-opens-Rafah-border-crossing-to-receive-wound.aspx |title=Egypt opens Rafah border crossing to receive wounded Palestinians |publisher=Al-Ahram |date=10 July 2014 |access-date=11 July 2014}}</ref> This comes after Egyptian forces seized 20 [[Grad rockets]] being smuggled from Gaza to [[Sinai Peninsula|Sinai]] after clashing with [[Sinai insurgency|militants]] in [[Rafah, Egypt]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/64/106003/Egypt/Politics-/Egyptian-forces-seize-rockets-being-smuggled-from-.aspx |title=Egyptian forces seize rockets being smuggled from Gaza to Sinai |work=Al-Ahram |date=11 July 2014 |access-date=11 July 2014}}</ref> However, shortly after the closure, President [[Abdel Fattah el-Sisi]] ordered the [[Egyptian Armed Forces|Egyptian military]] to transport 500 tons of food and medical supplies to the Gaza Strip. A military statement stated that Egypt was pursuing its efforts to "stop the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip" under the president's supervision.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/64/106017/Egypt/Politics-/Egyptian-govt-to-send--tons-of-aid-to-Gaza.aspx |title=Egyptian govt to send 500 tons of aid to Gaza |work=Al-Ahram |date=11 July 2014 |access-date=11 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.i24news.tv/en/news/international/middle-east/36975-140712-egypt-jordan-urge-world-to-intervene-in-gaza |title=Egypt, Jordan urge world to intervene in Gaza |publisher=i24news |agency=Agence France-Presse |date=12 July 2014 |access-date=13 July 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140712083910/http://www.i24news.tv/en/news/international/middle-east/36975-140712-egypt-jordan-urge-world-to-intervene-in-gaza |archive-date=12 July 2014 }}</ref>
* {{flag|El Salvador}} – On 14 July, the Foreign Ministry called for the "immediate cessation" of the "Armed Israeli aggression against the Gaza Strip". It said that the Israeli Army's action had "caused the loss of lives, hundreds of injuries and the flight of thousands of Palestinians from their homes, as well as serious damage." The note urged "the immediate cessation of armed attacks at the same time asked the United Nations and the actors that have accompanied the parties in finding solutions by means peaceful to intensify their diplomatic actions in the short term."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lainfo.es/en/2014/07/15/el-salvador-calls-for-immediate-cessation-of-israels-offensive-against-gaza/|title=El Salvador calls for "immediate cessation" of Israel's offensive against Gaza - laInfo.es|work=lainfo.es|access-date=16 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140727103102/http://lainfo.es/en/2014/07/15/el-salvador-calls-for-immediate-cessation-of-israels-offensive-against-gaza/|archive-date=27 July 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* {{flag|Estonia}} – On 10 July, Foreign Minister [[Urmas Paet]] expressed concern about the escalation of tensions and added that "cities and towns shootings {{sic}} are completely unacceptable. The strained Israeli-Palestinian situation is very worrying and unfortunately, in recent days the situation has not improved, but rather escalated." He added that the parties needed to find a peaceful solution. "We call on the Israeli government and the Palestinian Authority to take all necessary measures to prevent a further escalation of the tense situation."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.err.ee/v/politics/572b45e4-fb06-4620-bcaa-c505ef5e534b/|title=Paet Condemns Rocket Attacks on Israeli Towns|work=News - ERR|date=10 July 2014}}</ref>
* {{anchor|France}}{{flag|France}} – President [[Francois Hollande]] issued a statement that read it "expressed France's [[solidarity]] [with Israel] in the face of rocket fire from Gaza" and told Netanyahu, "France strongly condemns these aggressions [by Hamas]." Hollande also said that it was up to Israel "to take all measures to protect its population in the face of threats" but reminded the Israeli premier "of the need to prevent an escalation of violence."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/182721 |title=France, Germany 'Strongly Condemn' Rockets on Israel |work=Israel national news |access-date=11 July 2014}}</ref> On 18 July, French Foreign Minister [[Laurent Fabius]] stated that "France is extremely concerned by the Israeli decision to launch a ground offensive in Gaza."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.jpost.com/Operation-Protective-Edge/US-UN-France-call-on-Israel-to-do-more-to-prevent-civilian-casualties-in-Gaza-363321 |title=US, UN, France call on Israel to do more to prevent civilian casualties in Gaza |work=The Jerusalem Post |access-date=22 July 2014}}</ref> On 22 July, Fabius condemned the Gaza "massacres," stating that "nothing justifies continued attacks and massacres which do nothing but only claim more victims and stoke tensions, hatred."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.timesofisrael.com/france-condemns-gaza-massacres-calls-for-ceasefire/#ixzz38EHO4bSj |title=France condemns Gaza 'massacres,' calls for ceasefire |work=The Times of Israel |access-date=22 July 2014}}</ref>
* {{flag|Gambia}} – On 16 July, the Gambian Foreign Ministry welcomed the truce brokered by Egypt and called on the parties to fully adhere to the truce.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201407161736.html|title=allAfrica.com: Gambia Concerned Over Israel-Gaza Conflict|work=allAfrica.com}}</ref> On 29 July, President [[Yahya Jammeh]] condemned the "extraordinary brutality" being shown by the Israelis in Gaza, and pointed out that even though "nobody is condemning them, Allah would condemn them". Speaking, during the traditional meeting with Muslim elders after the [[Eid al Fitr]] prayer at State House in Banjul, the Gambian leader spoke of "the bad things they are doing in Palestine, in the last ten days of Ramadan". He also lamented the fact that "nobody is saying a word. The white people are engaged in hypocrisy; their media is putting out lies". Citing the fact that the Israelis were bombing hospitals, Jammeh further declared: "This is excessive brutality that we condemn in the strongest terms possible". He also called attention to "the satanic Western media", which had been justifying Israel's actions "because Hamas were firing rockets".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201407301694.html|title=allAfrica.com: Gambia: President Jammeh Condemns Israel's 'Extraordinary Brutality'|work=allAfrica.com}}</ref>
* {{flag|Georgia}} – On 10 July, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs blamed Hamas for causing intense armed clashes and expressed concern over the plight of civilians. It also expressed concern over the escalation of tensions and the deteriorating humanitarian situation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newenglishreview.org/blog_email.cfm/blog_id/18810/Georgia-blames-Hamas-for-escalation-in-Gaza-Strip/Georgia|title=Georgia blames Hamas for escalation in Gaza Strip > New English Review}}</ref>
* {{flag|Germany}} – Chancellor [[Angela Merkel]] telephoned Netanyahu on 9 July to condemn "without reservation rocket fire on Israel"<ref>{{cite web|last=Shamah |first=David |url=http://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-pounds-gaza-targets-after-rocket-barrage-hits-as-far-north-as-hadera/#at_22:15 |title=Hamas rockets reach the north, Abbas charges Israel with genocide |work=The Times of Israel |date=6 July 2014 |access-date=11 July 2014}}</ref>
* {{flag|Greece}} – On 13 July, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister [[Evangelos Venizelos]] issued a statement:: "We again express our strong concern at the recent developments and the escalation of the situation in Israel and the Gaza Strip. At this time, the absolute priority is the implementation of the ceasefire and a return to the truce of 2012, with the aim of averting a new humanitarian tragedy in the region. Together with the other member states of the European Union, as well as within the framework of the UN, Greece will work in that direction."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfa.gr/en/current-affairs/statements-speeches/deputy-prime-minister-and-foreign-minister-venizelos-on-the-latest-developments-in-israel-and-the-gaza-strip.html|title=Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Venizelos on the latest developments in Israel and the Gaza Strip|work=mfa.gr}}</ref>
* {{flag|Guatemala}} – On 14 July, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its concern at the rapidly deteriorating situation, which led to a "spiral of violence between Palestinians and Israelis." The country called for prudence and responsibility for all international parties and partners so that Hamas ceased firing rockets into Israeli territory, and at the same time ceased attacks against civilians in Gaza."The return of stability is essential to return to the path of negotiations nevertheless, could still lead to a lasting peace based on the two-state solution, living behind secure borders condition.".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.prensalibre.com/noticias/politica/gaza-relaciones_exteriores-comunicado-guatemala-deterioro_0_1174682654.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140720194055/http://www.prensalibre.com/noticias/politica/gaza-relaciones_exteriores-comunicado-guatemala-deterioro_0_1174682654.html|url-status=dead|title=Guatemala expresses concern about situation in Gaza &#124; laInfo.es<!-- Bot generated title -->|archive-date=20 July 2014}}</ref>
* {{flag|Guyana}} – On 11 July, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, "Peace becomes harder to achieve with each military confrontation, each loss of life, and the creation of further mayhem on the ground," the government said; adding that "as a member of the UN Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People and as the first [[CARICOM]] country to recognize Palestine as a sovereign state based on its 1967 borders, Guyana supports the Palestinians' aspiration to the full realization of their inalienable rights." The administration supported the peace process and the two-State solution in accordance with the relevant UN resolutions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.inewsguyana.com/guyana-govt-calls-for-immidiate-cease-fire-in-gaza/|title=Guyana Govt calls for immediate cease-fire in Gaza|author=Editor|work=inewsguyana.com|date=11 July 2014}}</ref>
* {{flag|Holy See}} – [[Pope Francis]] called for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. He insisted that the joint prayer held on 8 June, with [[Mahmoud Abbas]] and [[Shimon Peres]] was not in vain.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://edition.cnn.com/2014/07/13/world/meast/pope-middle-east/index.html |title=Pope calls for Middle East cease-fire |publisher=CNN |access-date=14 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/182838#.U8M38kDNpkU |title=Pope Francis Calls for 'Peace' in Israel, Gaza |access-date=14 July 2014}}</ref>
* {{flag|Honduras}} – On 14 July, the Secretariat of State in the Offices of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, condemned the violence. They called on the parties to cease hostile actions and demanded a prompt return to dialogue. Finally, it expressed its condolences to victims' families.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sre.gob.hn/portada/2014/Julio/17-07-14/La%20Rep%C3%BAblica%20de%20Honduras%20lamenta%20la%20escalada%20de%20violencia%20en%20la%20Franja%20de%20Gaza%20y%20el%20sur%20de%20Israel.pdf//|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140908170655/http://www.sre.gob.hn/portada/2014/Julio/17-07-14/La%20Rep%C3%BAblica%20de%20Honduras%20lamenta%20la%20escalada%20de%20violencia%20en%20la%20Franja%20de%20Gaza%20y%20el%20sur%20de%20Israel.pdf//|url-status=dead|title=The Republic of Honduras regrets the escalation of violence in Gaza and southern Israel  &#124; laInfo.es<!-- Bot generated title -->|archive-date=8 September 2014}}</ref>
* {{flag|Hungary}} – On 15 July, Nissim Ben-Shitrit, Hungary's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Tibor Navracsics, expressed support for the international mediatory efforts to halt the armed conflict and defend the civilian population.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dailynewshungary.com/hungary-calls-for-negotiated-settlement-of-gaza-conflict//Hungary|title=hungary|work=Daily News Hungary}}</ref>
** On 2 August, the mayor of [[Érpatak]], Mihaly Zoltan Orosz, led a demonstration against what he called the "freemason media" conspiracy to silence the "ongoing genocide" committed by the Israeli military against Hamas in Gaza. After stomping on an Israeli flag (the [[Star of David]] in the flag had been replaced with a masonic compass), Orosz condemned both Peres and Netanyahu to death for warcrimes, spreading false notions about the "chosen people", labelled them the [[Anti-Christ]], and laying the groundwork for the Anti-Christ New World Order. He then carried out a symbolic hanging of both Israeli leaders.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://budapestbeacon.com/public-policy/radical-right-wing-mayor-hangs-perez-netanyahu-in-effigy/|title=Radical right-wing mayor hangs Peres, Netanyahu in effigy|author=Daniel Nolan|work=The Budapest Beacon|date=4 August 2014}}</ref>
* {{flag|Iceland}} – On 14 July, Minister of Foreign Affairs [[Gunnar Bragi Sveinsson]] called for "the full force" of the UNSC to be used to stop the violence. Sveinsson stated, "I condemn all use of violence in the area....This is an express demand to the Israeli government to stop its attacks on Gaza, which have led to great tragedy for civilians there. In the same spirit, all attacks on Israel need to cease forthwith."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://grapevine.is/news/2014/07/15/icelands-foreign-minister-condemns-gaza-attacks/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140718030048/http://grapevine.is/news/2014/07/15/icelands-foreign-minister-condemns-gaza-attacks/|archive-date=18 July 2014|url-status=dead|title=Iceland's Foreign Minister Condemns Gaza Attacks|date=15 July 2014|website=The Reykjavik Grapevine}}</ref>
* {{flag|India}} – The [[Ministry of External Affairs (India)|Ministry of External Affairs]] stated, "India is alarmed at the cross-border provocations resulting from rocket attacks against targets in parts of Israel." It also expressed concern over the violence and called on both sides to exercise restraint and to resume direct talks.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mea.gov.in/media-briefings.htm?dtl/23602/Official+Spokespersons+response+to+a+media+question+on+escalation+of+violence+in+Gaza+and+Israel |title=Official Spokesperson's response to a media question on escalation of violence in Gaza and Israel |publisher=Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India |access-date=11 July 2014}}</ref> Deputy Chair Kurien refused to bring in a parliament resolution over the matter.<ref>{{cite web|title=Indian Government rejects Resolution on Gaza Crisis, opts a neutral view|url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2014/07/indian-government-rejects-resolution-on-gaza-crisis-opts-a-neutral-view/|work=IANS|publisher=news.biharprabha.com|access-date=21 July 2014}}</ref>
* {{flag|Indonesia}} – The Foreign Ministry condemned the ongoing Israeli military aggression in Palestine's Gaza area, saying such an onslaught may ruin conditions towards creation of peace between Palestine and Israel. "Israel's move needs to be opposed. A military aggression that worsens the suffering that has been suffered by Palestinians in Gaza and West Bank until today due to siege which is actually a 'collective punishment' against Palestine people," Said Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister [[Marty Natalegawa]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/xinhua-news-agency/140710/indonesia-condemns-israeli-attacks-gaza |title=Indonesia condemns Israeli attacks in Gaza |work=GlobalPost |access-date=10 July 2014}}</ref>
* {{flag|Iran}} – Ayatollah [[Ali Khamenei]] expressed his deep concern over the bloodshed and criticised the "governments of the United States and the United Kingdom for their continued support for the [[Zionist regime]]'s military operation against the innocent people." He added that the two states "do not care about the Tel Aviv regime’s killings in Gaza Strip and officially support these attacks. The domineering world powers back evil as long as it is in their interest while they confront good savagely."<ref>{{cite news |url=http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.aspx?nn=13930422000297 |title=Iran's Leader Condemns Israel's Recent Attacks against Gaza Civilians |agency=[[Fars News Agency]] |date=13 July 2014}}</ref> The Foreign Ministry condemned Israel's operation as a "human catastrophe" and demanded that [[Western world|the West]] halt the conflict.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/182695 |title=Iran Condemns Israeli Self-Defense as 'Savage Aggression' |work=Israel national news |access-date=9 July 2014}}</ref>
* {{flag|Ireland}} – Foreign Affairs Minister [[Eamon Gilmore]] said that he was "gravely concerned at the escalating violence and civilian casualties" and that he "equally condemns" both rocket attacks from Gaza towards Israel and air strikes by the Israeli military. He went on to appeal "to all sides to exercise the utmost restraint, avoid all civilian casualties and negotiate the earliest possible ceasefire."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dfa.ie/news-and-media/press-releases/press-release-archive/2014/july/minister-gilmore-condemns-violence-gaza-israel/ |title=Minister Gilmore condemns violence in Gaza and Israel |publisher=DFA  |place=[[Ireland|IE]] |access-date=10 July 2014}}</ref> Members of [[Dáil Éireann]] stood in silence in the parliament chamber in solidarity with the people of Gaza at the request of [[Sinn Féin]] leader [[Gerry Adams]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.anphoblacht.com/contents/24221 |title=Dáil stands in solidarity with Gaza |publisher=[[An Phoblacht]]  |place=[[Ireland|IE]] |access-date=17 July 2014}}</ref> the Dublin city council passed a motion calling for trade sanctions and an arms embargo on Israel.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://electronicintifada.net/blogs/asa-winstanley/dublin-city-council-calls-israel-sanctions#motion|title=Dublin city council calls for Israel sanctions|work=The Electronic Intifada|date=18 July 2014}}</ref>
* {{flag|Italy}} – On 8 July, Minister for Foreign Affairs [[Federica Mogherini]] expressed concern over the worsening situation in Israel and the Gaza Strip. "The repeated rocket strikes on Israel warrant the firmest possible condemnation; all attacks on civilian areas must stop immediately. It is of utmost importance to avoid triggering an irreversible spiral that could potentially further destabilise a region already battered by numerous conflicts." She expressed her "deep sorrow" for the deaths of so many civilians, including children in Gaza, and said that "it is now critical to protect civilians, restore calm and resume the peace process."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.esteri.it/mae/en/sala_stampa/archivionotizie/comunicati/2014/07/20140708_mograzzisr.html|title=MidEast: Mogherini condemns rocket strikes on Israel, calls for halt to attacks against civilians|website=esteri.it}}</ref>
* {{flag|Jamaica}} – On 23 July, Jamaica's Permanent Representative to the United Nations "strongly condemned" Israel's targeting of civilian populations, expressing dismay at the "disproportionate and indiscriminate use of force against an unarmed civilian population that has limited options for shelter."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://loopjamaica.com/2014/07/23/news-jamaica-courtenay-rattray-slams-israel-over-palestine-killings |title=Jamaica slams Israel over Palestine killings |work=Loop Jamaica |access-date=24 July 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140724064034/http://loopjamaica.com/2014/07/23/news-jamaica-courtenay-rattray-slams-israel-over-palestine-killings/ |archive-date=24 July 2014 }}</ref>
* {{flag|Japan}} – Japan's Foreign Ministry released a press statement expressing concern over the escalation of violence. "Japan is deeply concerned about the situation in which the Israeli Air Force strike has caused civilian casualties in the Gaza Strip and strongly condemns rocket attacks by Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip against Israel." It urged both sides "to exercise maximum restraint to prevent further civilian casualties. Japan is convinced that the issues of Middle East peace can never be solved through violence but only through negotiations and efforts to build mutual trust among parties to the conflict. Japan calls for all the parties concerned to make the utmost efforts to that end."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://english.wafa.ps/index.php?action=detail&id=25812 |title=Japan Condemns Escalation of Violence Between Gaza and Israel |publisher=Palestinian News & Info Agency |date=9 July 2014 |access-date=16 July 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140725192921/http://english.wafa.ps/index.php?action=detail&id=25812 |archive-date=25 July 2014 }}</ref>
* {{flag|Jordan}} – Jordanian spokesperson Mohammed Momani described the Israeli military operation in Gaza as "barbaric" and urged Israel to end its aggression.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/182690 |title=Jordan Demands Israel Stop 'Barbaric' Operation |work=Israel national news |access-date=9 July 2014}}</ref>
* {{flag|Kazakhstan}} – On 25 July, Kazakhstan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement expressing concern over the exacerbation of crisis."Further escalation of violence will result in a destabilization of the situation in the Middle East, and also will blow up efforts of the conflicting parties and the whole international community which are focused on long-term peace making and regional stability," said the statement. "We call on Israelis and Palestinians to take urgent and effective measures to stop bloodshed and resume peace negotiations, " it added. Kazakhstan endorsed the agreed-upon steps of the international community, including those under the aegis of the United Nations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.inform.kz/eng/article/2681214/Kazakhstan|title=Kazakhstan calls for peace in Gaza Strip, MFA|work=inform.kz}}</ref>
* {{flag|Kenya}} – On 21 July, Kenya’s Foreign Affairs cabinet Secretary Amina Mohammed said Kenya is a friend to both the Israelis and Palestinians and would like to see a peaceful resolution.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ksnmedia.com/2014/07/video-kenya-supports-peaceful-resolution-gaza-crisis-says-amb-amina-mohammed//Kenya|title=Kenya: 2015 AFCON action a low-key affair|work=Kenya Satellite Network}}</ref>
* {{flag|Kuwait}} – On 14 July Kuwait's Cabinet reiterated its denunciation of criminal acts and practices committed by Israel. The condemnation came during a weekly cabinet meeting. The cabinet voiced much concern over Israel's continuing air strikes. The Kuwaiti cabinet called on the international community to exert more pressure on the "Israeli entity" to stop its continuing aggression and crimes against humanity. It urged the world to provide international protection for the Palestinian people.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.kuna.net.kw/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2387581&Language=en |title=Kuwait condemns Israeli aggression on Gaza |agency=[[Kuwait News Agency]] |date=14 July 2014 |access-date=16 July 2014}}</ref>
* {{flag|Latvia}} – On 10 July, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement that expressed "its concerns about the escalation of the situation between Israel and the Gaza Strip. Latvia calls upon the Government of the State of Israel and the Palestinian Authority to take all steps necessary in order to prevent further escalation of violence and destabilization of the situation in the region. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemns the rocket attacks perpetrated by terrorist groups upon Israel. Latvia regrets as well the growing number of civilian casualties caused by Israeli air strikes in Gaza. Recognising Israel's right to defend the security of its people, this ought to be done with proportionate use of force, which would not cause further civilian casualties. The escalation of the situation again points to the necessity of finding a solution on the basis of direct talks and resulting in the existence of two states, which live side-by-side in peace and security."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.am.gov.lv/en/news/press-releases/2014/july/10-3//Georgia-blames-Hamas-for-escalation-in-Gaza-Strip/The|title=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia: Document not found}} {{dead link|date=March 2016}}</ref>
* {{flag|Lebanon}} – On 10 July, the Lebanese cabinet condemned Israel's offensive. Minister of Information Ramzi Jreij said "the Lebanese government and its people would show solidarity with the Palestinians in a struggle towards the restoration of their legitimate rights. The ministers also urged the Arab League and the international community to take action in order to halt the "Israeli killing machine."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/xinhua-news-agency/140710/lebanon-condemns-israeli-assault-against-palestinians |title=Lebanon condemns Israeli assault against Palestinians |publisher=GlobalPost |agency=[[Xinhua News Agency]] |date=10 July 2014 |access-date=16 July 2014}}</ref>
* {{flag|Lithuania}} – On 16 July, President of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaite expressed "very much concern" about the situation."We want as soon as possible a peaceful solution and real ceasefire on both sides," she told journalists.<ref>[http://www.kuna.net.kw/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2388028&Language=en//Lithuania calls for ceasefire in Gaza | laInfo.es<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{dead link|date=March 2016}}</ref>
* {{flag|Malaysia}} – On 9 July, [[Prime Minister of Malaysia|Prime Minister]] [[Najib Razak]] condemned the Israeli air strikes and called for an immediate cessation of military operations. He added "peace can only come with the creation of a viable [[two-state solution]] and all parties should adhere to this principle."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://english.astroawani.com/news/show/malaysia-condemns-israel-air-strike-on-gaza-strip-najib-39455 |title=Malaysia condemns Israel air strike on Gaza Strip – Najib |agency=[[Bernama]]|publisher=[[Astro Awani]] |date=9 July 2014 |access-date=10 July 2014}}</ref>
* {{flag|Maldives}} – On 13 July, the President of Maldives issued a statement that read "during a telephone conversation with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, President [[Abdulla Yameen]] said that no nation can truly understand the constant fear and heartbreak that the Palestinian people are subjected to each day. The president further condemned the gross violation of human rights being committed by the Israeli government and said that he will continue to pray for Palestine. President Yameen also assured President Abbas that his government would undertake all efforts to encourage international condemnation of Israeli violence."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv/news/55728/|title=HaveeruOnline - Pres assures Palestine of Maldives full support|work=haveeru.com.mv|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140717094407/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/news/55728|archive-date=17 July 2014}}</ref> On 22 July, Maldives announced it would boycott Israeli goods and suspend co-operation agreements on health, culture and education, and tourism until Israel stops its bombardment of Gaza.{{Citation needed|date = July 2015}}
* {{flag|Mali}} – On 24 July, the Government of Mali declared a national day of mourning for the victims of Gaza, stating its solidarity with the Palestinian people in their struggle for "liberty, dignity, and independence."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cameroonvoice.com/news/article-news-15918.html |title=Le Mali décrète vendredi journée de deuil national pour Gaza |publisher=Cameroon Voice |date=24 July 2014 |access-date=24 July 2014}}</ref>
* {{flag|Malta}} – On 10 July, the Foreign Ministry issued a statement that expressed its regret at the "bloody violence" and declared that it "unreservedly condemned any form of violence. [The] Government firmly believes that violence is never the solution. Rather, it only serves to create even more reprisal and retribution. This, in turn, leads to more hatred, more suffering and more barbaric acts."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/41064/government_condemns_gaza_violence#.U8a_FFJ0PIU/Government|title=Government condemns Gaza violence|work=MaltaToday.com.mt}}</ref>
* {{flag|Mauritania}} – A Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation stated that it "strongly condemns the brutal military operation launched by Israel against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip and confirmed that the policy of repression, torture, destruction and mass murder pursued by Israel against the Palestinian people will have dire consequences for the security and stability of the region and will contribute to undermining the path of peaceful negotiation process. The ministry reiterated the support of Mauritania’s leadership, government and people to the Palestinian people to obtain all their legitimate rights in the establishment of an independent state on its entire territory with Jerusalem as its capital."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fananews.com/en/?p=218802 |title=Mauritania Condemns Israeli Aggression on Gaza |work=FanaNews |access-date=14 July 2014}} {{dead link|date=March 2016}}</ref>
* {{flag|Mexico}} – Mexico's [[Secretariat of Foreign Affairs (Mexico)|Secretariat of Foreign Affairs]] (SRE) issued a statement that condemned Israeli attacks and called for the immediate cessation of hostilities and the protection of civilians on both sides.<ref>{{cite news|title=México condena actos en Gaza; pide a Israel y Palestina cesen hostilidades|url=http://www.excelsior.com.mx/nacional/2014/07/14/970831|access-date=21 July 2014|publisher=[[Excélsior]]|date=21 July 2014|language=es}}</ref>
* {{flag|Morocco}} – On 9 July, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement that offered its condolences to the families of Palestinian victims. After denouncing Israel’s escalation, it warned that this could damage efforts made to resume the peace process. It called on the international community to take urgent action to end the fighting, protect the Palestinian people, hold Israel accountable for its flagrant aggression and force it to abide by international law.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2014/07/134229/morocco-strongly-condemns-israels-military-escalation-in-gaza/|title=Morocco strongly condemns Israel's military escalation in Gaza - Morocco World News|work=Morocco World News}}</ref>
* {{flag|Namibia}} – On 15 July, the Ministry of Foreign affairs stated, "The Government of the Republic of Namibia has been following with grave concern the massive aerial bombardment of Gaza, Palestinian Territory, by the Israeli Air and Naval Forces." It also "called on the two warring parties to immediate cease fighting and strongly urged them to agree to a ceasefire."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.starafrica.com/news/namibia-condemns-israel-over-gaza-bombing.html|title=Namibia condemns Israel over Gaza bombing|work=News - StarAfrica.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140719022119/http://en.starafrica.com/news/namibia-condemns-israel-over-gaza-bombing.html|archive-date=19 July 2014}}</ref>
* {{flag|New Zealand}} – On 9 July, Foreign Affairs Minister [[Murray McCully]] said "New Zealand is greatly concerned at the recent escalation of violence in Gaza and Israel, and in particular the deaths of civilians. New Zealand urges both sides to show restraint and to prevent any further civilian casualties. We call for an immediate end to rocket attacks into Israel and for proportionate responses that do not further escalate the situation. The current situation reinforces the urgent need for a sustainable resolution to the conflict between Israel and Palestinians." "New Zealand wants to see progress in the peace process between Israel and the Palestinians and we urge the political leadership on each side to find a peaceful way through the current flare up."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.national.org.nz/news/news/media-releases/detail/2014/07/08/nz-concerned-by-violence-in-gaza-and-israel/NZ|title=Detail|work=national.org.nz|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140728013759/https://www.national.org.nz/news/news/media-releases/detail/2014/07/08/nz-concerned-by-violence-in-gaza-and-israel/NZ|archive-date=28 July 2014}}</ref>
* {{flag|Nicaragua}} – On 11 July, President [[Daniel Ortega]] expressed "solidarity with the Palestinian people and condemned the genocidal bombing of Israel. How are we going to condemn us not, at this time, the genocide being committed against the Palestinian people again? Now go over there 80 dead, children, youth of all ages. Who for that genocide?"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lainfo.es/en/2014/07/11/daniel-ortega-solidarity-with-the-palestinian-people-against-israeli-attack/|title=Daniel Ortega solidarity with the Palestinian people against Israeli attack - laInfo.es|work=lainfo.es|access-date=16 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140713151200/http://lainfo.es/en/2014/07/11/daniel-ortega-solidarity-with-the-palestinian-people-against-israeli-attack/|archive-date=13 July 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* {{flag|Niger}} – On 22 July, the Government of Niger released a statement condemning the aerial bombardment of Gaza and calling on Israel to "put an end to its policy of occupation and colonization as well as to the blockade unjustly imposed on Gaza, which are at the root of the legitimate revolt by the Palestinian peoples." Niger called on the UNSG as well as the UNSC to put an immediate end to the "abominable crimes committed in Gaza" and to find the basis for a just and durable solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://fr.africatime.com/niger/articles/le-niger-condamne-les-frappes-israeliennes-sur-gaza |title=Le Niger condamne les frappes israéliennes sur Gaza |publisher=AfricaTime |date=22 July 2014 |access-date=22 July 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140729193601/http://fr.africatime.com/niger/articles/le-niger-condamne-les-frappes-israeliennes-sur-gaza |archive-date=29 July 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* {{flag|North Korea}} – On 15 July, the Foreign Ministry stated, "We bitterly denounce Israel's brutal killings of many defenseless Palestinians through indiscriminate military attacks on peaceable residential areas in Palestine as they are unpardonable crimes against humanity."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kcna.kp/kcna.user.article.retrieveNewsViewInfoList.kcmsf#this|title=조선중앙통신|work=kcna.kp}}</ref>
* {{flag|Norway}} – On 15 July, Minister for Foreign Affairs [[Børge Brende]] stated, "the events of the past weeks in Gaza and the West Bank have once more underscored the importance of reaching a lasting political solution to the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians, through the establishment of an independent Palestinian state." On 18 July, Brende condemned Israel's ground operations. "This is an unacceptable action, especially when a ceasefire could have been reached. While visiting Israel during the conflict, he entered a bomb shelter in Ashkelon.He advised Netanyahu against a ground operation because "it would create a much bigger problem."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://english.wafa.ps/index.php?action=detail&id=25888/ |title=Palestine News & Info Agency - WAFA - |work=wafa.ps |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140725191415/http://english.wafa.ps/index.php?action=detail&id=25888%2F |archive-date=25 July 2014 }}</ref>
* {{flag|Oman}} – [[Consultative Assembly of Oman|Majlis Al Shura]] Chairman Khalid Al Mawali said the events in Gaza are "an act of madness and reflect the weakness of the community, differences and divide within and the absence of a clear vision. We have to cooperate and be more responsible to minimise the sufferings of Palestinians and do our best to stop Israeli aggression, which is beyond description. Now, people of Gaza do not know if it is day or night. The number of those being killed and injured is multiplying into thousands. Even the medical teams and civil defence ambulances are not safe from bombings, depriving the injured and sick people of their most basic minimum right to receive treatment and be healed. The world is not doing anything but just expressing pain".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.timesofoman.com/News/36887/Article-Oman-calls-for-united-Arab-action-to-end-Israeli-agression-alleviate-suffering-of-Palestinians |title=Oman calls for united Arab action to end Israeli agression, alleviate suffering of Palestinians |publisher=[[Times of Oman]] |date=20 July 2014 |access-date=20 July 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140721170307/http://www.timesofoman.com/News/36887/Article-Oman-calls-for-united-Arab-action-to-end-Israeli-agression-alleviate-suffering-of-Palestinians |archive-date=21 July 2014 }}</ref>
* {{flag|Pakistan}} – Prime Minister [[Nawaz Sharif]] said: "I am saddened and disappointed to note the silence of international community against this injustice, the silence and ineffectiveness of the Muslim Ummah has made Palestinians more vulnerable and made Israel more aggressive. The world must stop Israel from this naked and brutal aggression". He termed the Israeli acts against in Gaza as ‘[[genocide]]’.<ref>{{cite web|last=Desk |first=Web |url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/733155/pakistan-condemns-israeli-aggression-in-gaza/ |title=Pakistan condemns Israeli aggression in Gaza |work=Express-Tribune |date=7 July 2014 |access-date=11 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1119583/pm-demands-end-to-genocide-of-palestinians |title=Pakistan PM demands end to genocide of palestinians |work=Dawn |date=16 July 2014 |access-date=16 July 2014}}</ref> Sharif said Israeli atrocities were no lesser a tragedy and that the bombardment on human settlements and [[massacre]] of innocent people was a lesson for the world community. He said, "Pakistan strongly condemns it. The civilised world must take cognisance of the situation because it was a tragedy for the whole humanity."<ref name="The News 14 aug">{{cite news|title=Nawaz Sharif seeks people's pledge to protect democracy |url=http://www.thenews.com.pk/article-156743-Prime-Minister-Nawaz-Sharif-pays-tribute-to-armed-forces- |access-date=14 August 2014 |publisher=The News |date=14 August 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140815023346/http://www.thenews.com.pk/article-156743-Prime-Minister-Nawaz-Sharif-pays-tribute-to-armed-forces- |archive-date=15 August 2014 }}</ref>
* {{flag|Peru}} – On 13 July, Foreign Minister [[Gonzalo Gutiérrez (minister)|Gonzalo Gutierrez]] "condemned the killing of Palestinian civilians by Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip and recalled that his country recognised the State of Palestine. [The events] can not and should not continue. No attack scenario and that is affecting bombing civilian targets sensitive way possible."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lainfo.es/en/2014/07/13/peru-reiterates-order-cessation-of-violence-against-palestinians/Peru|title=Peru 205 social conflicts recorded in August - laInfo.es|work=lainfo.es}}</ref> On 29 July, Peru recalled its ambassador to Israel.<ref name="chileperu"/>
* {{flag|Philippines}} – The [[Department of Foreign Affairs (Philippines)|Department of Foreign Affairs]] issued an "Alert Level Warning 3" for Filipinos in the Gaza Strip. It stated that its embassies in Egypt, Jordan and Israel "are ready to assist Filipinos who wants to leave Israel. [We] are concerned on growing threats of Hamas to the Filipino citizens in Israel."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rappler.com/nation/63165-dfa-voluntary-repatriation-filipinos-gaza|title=DFA: Voluntary repatriation on for Filipinos in Gaza|work=Rappler}}</ref>
* {{flag|Qatar}} – On 8 July, the Foreign Ministry "strongly condemned the series of Israeli raids on Gaza Strip on Sunday night, which killed and injured a group of Palestinian people. Qatar strongly denounces Israel's ongoing hostile acts in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. It urged the international community to move to stop Israeli aggression against Palestinians and lift the unjust siege on the Gaza Strip."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v7/wn/newsworld.php?id=1052072/|title=Bernama – Qatar Condemns Israeli Raids on Gaza Strip<!-- Bot generated title -->|work=bernama.com.my|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140726005534/http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v7/wn/newsworld.php?id=1052072%2F|archive-date=26 July 2014}}</ref>
* {{flag|Romania}} – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs activated a crisis cell for granting consular assistance to Romanian citizens in Gaza.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mediafax.ro/politic/mae-activeaza-celula-de-criza-pentru-a-acorda-asistenta-consulara-romanilor-din-gaza-12925417 |title=MAE activează Celula de criză pentru a acorda asistență consulară românilor din Gaza |newspaper=Mediafax |place=[[Romania|RO]] |first=Cătălina |last=Mihai |date=10 July 2014 |language=ro}}</ref> Likewise, several consular teams equipped with mobile means of granting consular assistance were dispatched.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://stiri.tvr.ro/atentie-la-calatoriile-in-israel-si-teritoriile-palestiniene--mae-a-activat-o-celula-de-criza_47339.html |title=Atenție la călătoriile în Israel și Teritoriile Palestiniene! MAE a activat o celulă de criză |newspaper=Știrile TVR |place=RO |date=11 July 2014 |language=ro}}</ref>
* {{flag |Russia}} – The [[Moscow Kremlin|Kremlin]] stated that [[President of Russia|President]] [[Vladimir Putin]] had telephoned Netanyahu, urging him to stop the operation that lead {{sic}} to civilian deaths. It added that "the conversation was requested by the Israeli side."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://en.itar-tass.com/world/739942 |title=Putin urges Netanyahu to stop armed standoff in southern Israel |publisher=ITAR-TASS |date=10 July 2014 |access-date=13 July 2014}}</ref> On 9 July, Putin told a delegation of visiting [[rabbis]] that he supported "Israel's battle that is intended to keep its citizens protected".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://collive.com/show_news.rtx?id=31099&alias=president-putin-i-support-israel |title=President Putin: I Support Israel |publisher=COLlive |date=9 July 2014 |access-date=13 July 2014}}</ref> In a 23 July telephone conversation with Netanyahu, Putin said further fighting would lead to a dramatic deterioration of the humanitarian situation and to more casualties and suffering. Putin stressed that "there is no alternative to ceasefire and a political settlement" and reiterated his readiness to "facilitate mediatory efforts and the implementation of peace initiatives, including within the UN framework".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.itar-tass.com/russia/742002 |title=Putin confirms readiness to settle Palestinian-Israeli conflict|publisher=[[ITAR-TASS]]|date= 23 July 2014 |access-date=24 July 2014}}</ref> Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the [[Federation Council of Russia|Federation Council]], the [[upper house]] of the [[Federal Assembly (Russia)|Russian Parliament]] [[Mikhail Margelov]] said Russia was ready to facilitate reconciliation. He also said, "It is very important for us that the parties complied with the UN resolutions. Our position remained unchanged: we want the Jewish and Arab peoples to live in peace and accord. We’re ready to facilitate the peace process at the bilateral level and within international organizations. Amid the ground operation in Gaza the logic of events prevails over political expediency. In Gaza there are different groups that do not maintain contacts. The situation is not controlled by a single centre. This complicates attempts to find a political solution".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.itar-tass.com/russia/741684|title=Russia ready to help Palestine, Israel reach reconciliation – MP|publisher=[[ITAR-TASS]]|date= 21 July 2014 |access-date=24 July 2014}}</ref> On 25 July [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Russia)|Russian Foreign Ministry]] published a message calling for an immediate ceasefire under Egypt's initiative saying "The events in Gaza arouse growing concern. We condemn the death of innocent people, primarily children, during the attack on the UN school in Beit-Hanoun".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.itar-tass.com/world/742316|title=Russia calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza under Egypt's initiative – Foreign Ministry|publisher=[[ITAR-TASS]]|date= 25 July 2014 |access-date=26 July 2014}}</ref>
* {{flag|Sahrawi Republic}} – On 23 July, the [[Polisario Front]], which claims Western Sahara (disputed with Morocco), condemned "the genocide and mass destruction Israel is committing" and reaffirming its "strong solidarity" with the Palestinian people.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201407241050.html |title=Morocco: Frente Polisario 'Strongly' Condemns Genocide in Gaza Strip |publisher=All africa |access-date=24 July 2014}}</ref>
* {{flag|Saudi Arabia}} – The governing cabinet issued a statement that read it "condemned Israeli military aggression and brutal raids on Gaza Strip." During a weekly cabinet session, headed by Crown Prince [[Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud]], the cabinet called on the UNSC and HRC "to live up to their responsibilities and implement the [[Fourth Geneva Convention]] on Israel." It also called for a "quick action to stop the Israeli aggression on Gaza Strip in addition to all crimes and violations against the Palestinian people."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kuna.net.kw/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2387652&language=en |title=Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli escalation, calls for immediate halt to aggression |publisher=[[Kuwait News Agency]] |date=15 July 2014 |access-date=18 July 2014}}</ref> [[Abdullah of Saudi Arabia|Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud]] ordered $50 million in aid to be transferred to the [[Palestine Red Crescent Society|Palestinian Red Crescent]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/middle-east/2014/07/14/Saudi-king-orders-funds-to-help-Palestinian-Red-Crescent.html|title=Saudi king orders funds to help Palestinian Red Crescent|date=14 July 2014|website=Al Arabiya English}}</ref> He also described the Israel offensive as a [[war crime]] and [[State-sponsored terrorism|state terrorism]]. He said "We see the blood of our brothers in Palestine shed in collective massacres that did not exclude anyone, and war crimes against humanity without scruples, humanity or morality"<ref>{{cite news|title=Saudi king labels Israeli offensive in Gaza a war crime|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1122643/saudi-king-labels-israeli-offensive-in-gaza-a-war-crime|access-date=1 August 2014|publisher=Dawn|agency=Reuters|date=1 August 2014}}</ref>
* {{flag|Senegal}} – On 18 July, the Senegalese government said that the solutions must take into account "the legitimate rights" of the Palestinian people. It also urged Israeli restraint and called for an immediate ceasefire while reaffirming its solidarity and support to the Palestinian cause.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.panapress.com/Senegal--Govt.-urges-lasting-solution-to-israeli-Palestinian-crisis--3-920659-0-lang2-index.html|title=---::: Panapress ::: -features news, analyses, and roundups of events in and about Africa - Official Web Site ---}}</ref>
* {{flag|Serbia}} – Serbian Prime Minister [[Aleksandar Vučić]] stated that Serbia respected Israel's right to existence and peace and expressed hope that the situation will be resolved peacefully.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=inSerbia.info|title=Serbia backs Israel's right to peaceful life of its citizens|url=http://inserbia.info/today/2014/07/serbia-backs-israels-right-to-peaceful-life-of-its-citizens/|date=30 July 2014|access-date=31 July 2014}}</ref>
* {{flag|Seychelles}} – On 17 July, Foreign Affairs Minister [[Jean-Paul Adam]] appealed for an "immediate cessation" to all hostilities. He also "called on both parties to stop their aerial back-and-forth."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/todayinsey/posts/691142537590226|title=Israel – Palestine conflict 17-07-2014... - Today in Seychelles - Facebook|website=[[Facebook]]}}</ref>
* {{flag|Singapore}} – On 19 July, Singapore{{who|date=July 2014}} issued a statement that read it "strongly supports the United Nation's Secretary-General's call for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Gaza and urged all parties involved to do their utmost to ensure the protection of civilians." In response to media queries about Israel's ground offensive, a spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that "the deteriorating situation in Gaza will sharply exacerbate the humanitarian crisis. Singapore urged all parties to work towards a lasting ceasefire that would bring an end to the suffering, the spokesman said, adding that it was important to break the cycle of violence and the focus now has to be the safety and security of all innocent people affected by the conflict and for humanitarian aid to be delivered to them on an urgent basis."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v7/wn/newsworld.php?id=1054770|title=Bernama - Singapore Supports UN Sec-gen's Call For Immediate Cessation of Hostilities in Gaza}}</ref>
* {{flag|Somalia}} – Deputy Prime Minister [[Ridwan Hirsi Mohamed]], who was attending the Muslim Scholars Forum in Istanbul, said that the international community had failed to oppose Israeli aggression. "The ongoing genocide committed by Israel against our brothers in Palestine is something that we can not accept. Killing innocent people of women and children, targeting hospitals, mosques and schools is something very hateful. We share the pain with Palestinians, as we strongly say that Somalia is very upset about what is going in Gaza". He called on the Israeli government to stop killing and asked the world, particularly the Muslim World, to break its silence and do something.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.raxanreeb.com/2014/07/somalia-deputy-pm-strongly-condemns-isreali-atrocities-aghttpwww-raxanreeb-comwp-adminadmin-phppagesocial-share-boostwhatsnewtrueainst-the-people-of-palestine-in-gaza/|title=Somalia: Deputy PM strongly condemns Israeli atrocities against the People of Palestine in Gaza - RBC Radio|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140721123341/http://www.raxanreeb.com/2014/07/somalia-deputy-pm-strongly-condemns-isreali-atrocities-aghttpwww-raxanreeb-comwp-adminadmin-phppagesocial-share-boostwhatsnewtrueainst-the-people-of-palestine-in-gaza/|archive-date=21 July 2014}}</ref>
*  {{flag|South Africa}} – Foreign Ministry spokesman Clayson Monyela stated that the country "strongly urge all sides to refrain from responding to violence with violence and to exercise restraint, including a halt to the arbitrary arrest of Palestinian civilians and the use of collective punishment on Palestinians."<ref name="ZA">{{cite web |url=http://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/middle-east-needs-peaceful-talks-dirco-1.1718560#.U8fUzvmSx8E |title=Middle East needs peaceful talks: Dirco |publisher=[[IOL News]] |date=11 July 2014 |access-date=17 July 2014}}</ref>
* {{flag|Spain}} – On 18 July, Spain{{who|date=July 2014}} released a statement expressing its "profound concern" over ground operations and called on Israel to scrupulously respect civilian life and social services infrastructure such as schools and hospitals. Spain called on all parties to cease military action."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Portal/es/SalaDePrensa/Comunicados/Paginas/2014_COMUNICADOS/20140718_COMU210.aspx |title=Situación en Gaza |publisher=Ministerio de Asuntes Exteriores |access-date=18 July 2014}}</ref> On 17 July, the [[Government of Catalonia|Regional Government of Catalonia]] condemned the violence. "The safety of civilian populations must be the principal priority and respect for international humanitarian aid, including the protection of civilians, must be guaranteed". Catalonia supported diplomatic efforts towards a negotiated agreement based on the two state approach and the principle of non-violence. It called for an immediate reduction in the conflict and the restoration of the ceasefire.<ref name="CAT">{{cite web |url=http://afersexteriors.gencat.cat/en/detalls/noticia/Nova-Noticia-00321 |title=Press release on the situation in the Middle East |publisher=[[Government of Catalonia]] |date=17 July 2014 |access-date=24 July 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140724175618/http://afersexteriors.gencat.cat/en/detalls/noticia/Nova-Noticia-00321 |archive-date=24 July 2014 }}</ref>
* {{flag|Sri Lanka}} – On 16 July, the External Affairs Ministry called for a ceasefire. "Sri Lanka is deeply concerned at the recent escalating violence in Gaza, resulting in tragic loss of civilian lives and extensive damage to property. Cross-border provocation on locations in parts of Israel also need to cease."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.shanghaidaily.com/article/article_xinhua.aspx?id=230126|title=Sri Lanka gov't expresses support for proposed Gaza ceasefire - Shanghai Daily}}</ref>
* {{flag|Sudan}} – On 13 July, the Foreign Ministry called for "urgent international protection for Palestinians....Without that international protection, it becomes meaningless to speak about the international legitimacy, justice, humanitarian values and fighting terrorism. Sudan condemns the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip [and] denounces weak international reactions."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kuna.net.kw/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2387450&language=en|title=KUNA : Sudan calls for int'l protection for Palestinians - Politics - 13/07/2014}}</ref>
* {{flag|Sweden}} – On 11 July, Foreign Minister [[Carl Bildt]] wrote on [[Twitter]] that "no one was winning by resorting to violence" and called for a ceasefire between the two sides.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sverigesradio.se/sida/artikel.aspx?programid=2054&artikel=5912543|title=Swedes react strongly to Gaza Strip violence|author=Sveriges Radio}}</ref>
* {{flag|Syria}} – Prime Minister [[Wael Nader al-Halqi]] said that "the massacres perpetrated by the Zionists are within the same scope of the acts of terrorism practiced by the armed groups in Syria." Deputy Foreign Minister [[Faisal Mekdad]] expressed support for the Palestinian people and condemned Israel's "bloody aggression on the Palestinian people and the crimes committed by hordes of settlers who have burned Palestinians to death".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sana.sy/en/?p=5957 |title=Mikdad condemns Israeli aggression on Palestinians |access-date=10 July 2014|date=8 July 2014 }}</ref> On 15 July, The cabinet condemned the savage massacres committed by the 'racial Zionist occupation'.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.syriaonline.sy/?f=Details&catid=12&pageid=11146 | title= Cabinet condemns Israel's massacres in Gaza | access-date =15 July 2014}}</ref>
* {{flag|Tanzania}} – On 14 July, [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation (Tanzania)|Foreign Minister]] [[Bernard Membe]] called for an immediate ceasefire and condemned the killings of civilians. He called upon the international community to continue supporting diplomatic efforts in ending the conflict and emphasized that the solution to this conflict is to support self determination via an independent Palestinian State.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://foreigntanzania.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/press-statement.html |title= Press Statement: Gaza  |date=25 July 2014  |publisher=[[Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation (Tanzania)]] |access-date=27 July 2014}}</ref><ref name=Tanzania>{{cite news|last=Yusufu |first=Ahmadi |date=27 July 2014 |title=Dar condemns Gaza killings |url=http://dailynews.co.tz/index.php/local-news/34185-dar-condemns-gaza-killings |newspaper=[[Daily News (Tanzania)]] |access-date=27 July 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140729201116/http://www.dailynews.co.tz/index.php/local-news/34185-dar-condemns-gaza-killings |archive-date=29 July 2014 }}</ref>
* {{flag|Thailand}} – On 16 July, Foreign Ministry Permanent Secretary Sihasak Phuangketkeow, also serving as acting Foreign Minister, called on Israel and Palestine to talk. "Thailand did not want to see the situation worsen as it would affect innocent people, particularly children. There are a number of Thais currently working in Israel. This deteriorating situation requires all sides to return to the negotiating table and seek a way out together."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/politics/420741/bangkok-protesters-blast-israel/|title=Bangkok Post|first=Post Publishing|last=PCL.}}</ref>
* {{flag|Trinidad and Tobago}} – On 16 July, Foreign Affairs Minister [[Winston Dookeran]] called for peace and "expressed deep concern over the recent escalation of hostilities between the two states. Trinidad and Tobago urges the combatants to avoid any action that would complicate the current situation and lead to an extensive military campaign. It was imperative that as a first step the hostilities be brought to an immediate halt, in order to permit the space and time for sober reflection and dialogue among the parties, with the involvement of the international community. Trinidad and Tobago renews its support for the important role played by the United Nations and other international agencies in seeking to definitively resolve this conflict and, in that regard, we call upon the parties to work, in good faith, towards the full and effective implementation of previous resolutions passed by United Nations Security Council, in order to establish the basis for lasting peace and security. Trinidad and Tobago urges all concerned to take all necessary steps to ensure that persons and communities in need of humanitarian aid and support are allowed immediate, unimpeded access to such services, in order to reduce the burden of suffering visited upon them."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/Dookeran-makes-plea-for-peace-267259991.html|title=Dookeran makes plea for peace|work=Trinidad Express Newspaper|access-date=20 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129025955/http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/Dookeran-makes-plea-for-peace-267259991.html|archive-date=29 November 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* {{flag|Tunisia}} – On 9 July, the Foreign Ministry condemned the Israeli military escalation and demanded the UNSC "immediately intervene to stop such attacks." It restated Tunisia's solidarity with the Palestinian people and called on "the international community and the UN Security Council to assume their responsibilities and urgently intervene to force the Israeli government to immediately stop these unjustified attacks, which aim to further destroy the lives of the Palestinian people and puts the area on the brink of explosion."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/news/africa/12657-tunisia-condemns-israeli-actions-calls-on-un-to-intervene/|title=Tunisia condemns Israeli actions, calls on UN to intervene|work=Middle East Monitor - The Latest from the Middle East|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140728223937/https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/news/africa/12657-tunisia-condemns-israeli-actions-calls-on-un-to-intervene/|archive-date=28 July 2014}}</ref>
* {{flag|Turkey}} – President [[Abdullah Gül]] said that: "Israel should stop its intensified bombardment of the [[Gaza Strip]] and never contemplate a possible ground offensive".<ref>{{cite news|title=Turkish President Gül warns Israel against Gaza ground operation|url=http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkish-president-gul-warns-israel-against-gaza-ground-operation.aspx?pageID=238&nID=68987&NewsCatID=510|access-date=18 July 2014|newspaper=[[Hürriyet Daily News]]|date=11 July 2014}}</ref> Prime Minister [[Recep Tayyip Erdoğan]] accused Israel of conducting "[[state terrorism]]" and a "genocide attempt" against the Palestinians.<ref>{{cite news|title=Erdogan accuses Israel of 'using terrorism' in its operations against Hamas in Gaza|url=http://www.jpost.com/Operation-Protective-Edge/Erdogan-accuses-Israel-of-using-terrorism-in-its-operations-against-Hamas-in-Gaza-362759|access-date=18 July 2014|newspaper=[[The Jerusalem Post]]|date=14 July 2014}}</ref> He also stated that "as long as children are being slaughtered in Palestine, normalisation of [[Israel–Turkey relations|Turkey-Israel relations]] are no longer possible".<ref>{{cite news|title=Turkey's Erdogan says 'No normalization with Israel|url=http://www.dailysabah.com/politics/2014/07/14/turkeys-erdogan-says-no-normalization-with-israel|access-date=18 July 2014|newspaper=[[Sabah (newspaper)|Daily Sabah]]|date=14 July 2014}}</ref> Erdoğan later added that Netanyahu "surpasses [[Adolf Hitler|Hitler]] in barbarism".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-israel-turkey-travel-idUKKBN0FO0XD20140719|title=Turkish PM Erdogan says Israel 'surpasses Hitler in barbarism'|work=Reuters UK|date=19 July 2014}}</ref> The [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Turkey)|Foreign Ministry]] "strongly condemned Israel's attacks against the Gaza Strip. Israel must immediately stop this operation. We call on the [[international community]] to give the strongest response to the human tragedy occurring in Gaza due to Israel's aggression, and on international organisations, especially the United Nations, to take the necessary steps without delay to stop these attacks."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mfa.gov.tr/no_-243_-18-july-2014_-press-release-regarding-the-attack-perpetrated-by-israel-against-gaza.en.mfa |title=No: 243, 18 July 2014, Press Release Regarding the Attack Perpetrated by Israel against Gaza |publisher=[[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Turkey)|The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey]] |date=18 July 2014 |access-date=20 July 2014}}</ref> Turkey declared three days of [[national mourning]] for Palestinian victims.<ref>{{cite news|title=Turkey declares three days of mourning over Palestine deaths|url=http://www.aa.com.tr/en/turkey/362480--turkey-declares-three-days-of-mourning|access-date=29 July 2014|newspaper=[[Anadolu Agency]]|date=21 July 2014}}</ref>
* {{flag|United Arab Emirates}} – On 9 July, the Foreign Ministry "strongly condemned Israel's continuous aggressive practices on the Occupied Palestinian Territories. The UAE condemns the latest air strikes launched by Israeli occupation forces on the Gaza Strip, in which many Palestinians were martyred and wounded. The UAE renews its complete rejection of all acts of violence which kill innocent civilians and demands immediate cease of the policy of collective revenge and punishment. The UAE called the international community to act immediately to stop the Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people, targeting of the Gaza Strip, and to shoulder its responsibility to protect the Palestinian people. [There is a] need for respect for and commitment to the international law rules in order to preserve peace, security and stability in the region."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.spa.gov.sa/viewphotonews.php?id=1252232&pic=/ |title=الاخبار المصورة |work=spa.gov.sa |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140726192358/http://www.spa.gov.sa/viewphotonews.php?id=1252232&pic=%2F |archive-date=26 July 2014 }}</ref>
* {{flag|United Kingdom}} – [[Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs|Foreign Secretary]] [[William Hague]] expressed concern over the violence.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540096,00.html |title=Worldwide leaders condemn rocket fire |newspaper=Y net news |date=8 July 2014 |access-date=10 July 2014}}</ref> He stated, "I condemn the firing of rockets into Israel by Gaza-based militants. The UK calls on Hamas and other militant groups to stop these attacks".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/182664 |title=International Leaders Condemn Rocket Fire on Israel |access-date=11 July 2014}}</ref> In separate telephone calls to Abbas and Israeli Foreign Minister [[Avigdor Lieberman]], he spoke of the British government’s "deep concern about the number of civilian casualties and the need for all sides to avoid further civilian injuries and the loss of innocent life."<ref>{{cite news |last=Dearden|first=Lizzie|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/israelgaza-conflict-william-hague-calls-for-ceasefire-but-says-israel-has-the-right-to-defend-itself-9602121.html |title=Israel-Gaza conflict: William Hague calls for ceasefire but says Israel 'has the right to defend itself' |work=The Independent|access-date=12 July 2014}}</ref> Deputy Prime Minister [[Nick Clegg]] stated that Israel's airstrikes against the Gaza Strip were "deliberately disproportionate" and constituted "collective punishment".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/1.605735|title=U.K. Deputy PM: Israel strikes on Gaza 'deliberately disproportionate'|date=17 July 2014|work=Haaretz.com}}</ref> Senior Foreign Office minister [[Sayeeda Hussain Warsi|Baronness Warsi]] resigned from her post on 5 August, saying that the government’s "approach and language during the current crisis in Gaza is morally indefensible."<ref>Patrick Wintour, [https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2014/aug/05/lady-warsi-resigns-government-gaza-stance Lady Warsi resigns over UK’s 'morally reprehensible' stance on Gaza] [[The Guardian]], 5 August 2014.</ref>
* {{flag|United States}} –On 8 July [[President of the United States|President]] [[Barack Obama]] repeated his request that both sides use restraint and that the "only way to achieve long lasting peace is not through fighting but through a common understanding and agreement."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/obama-urges-restraint-israel-palestinians-24460949 |title=Obama urges restraint israel-palestinians |publisher=ABC news |access-date=8 July 2014}}</ref> White House spokesman [[Josh Earnest]] stated: "No country can accept rocket fire aimed at civilians and we support Israel's right to defend itself against these vicious attacks."<ref>{{cite web |first=Peter |last=Beaumont |place=Gaza City |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/08/israel-pounds-gaza-against-hamas |title=Israel pounds Gaza with air and naval strikes in move against Hamas |work=The Guardian |date=8 July 2014 |access-date=11 July 2014}}</ref>
** On 11 July, the [[United States House of Representatives]] passed a non-binding resolution supporting Israel and denouncing Hamas.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/07/11/house-approves-resolution-backing-israel-right-to-defend-itself-against-hamas/ |title=House approves resolution backing Israel's right to defend itself against Hamas |newspaper=Fox News |date=11 July 2014}}</ref>
* {{flag|Uruguay}} – On 10 July, the Foreign Ministry "strenuously condemned" Israel's attacks, calling them a "disproportionate response" to Hamas' rockets. The statement also condemned the rocket attacks that threatened the civilian population of Israel.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mrree.gub.uy/frontend/page?1,inicio,ampliacion-comunicados-prensa,O,es,0,PAG;CONC;487;4;D;uruguay-condena-actos-de-violencia-en-palestina-e-israel;3;PAG |title=Uruguay condena actos de violencia en Palestina e Israel |publisher=Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores |access-date=18 July 2014}}</ref>
* {{flag|Venezuela}} – On 10 July President [[Nicolás Maduro]] said his government "vigorously condemns the unfair and disproportionate military response by the illegal state of Israel against the heroic Palestinian people."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2014/07/world-reacts-conflict-gaza-201471073217736666.html |title=World reacts to the conflict in Gaza  |work=Al Jazeera |access-date=10 July 2014}}</ref>
* {{flag|Vietnam}} – On 18 July, Foreign Ministry spokesman Le Hai said: "Vietnam strongly concern {{sic}} escalating violence inflicting severe casualties to civilians. We urge the parties concerned to stop firing, resuming the negotiations and supported the efforts of the international community in order to soon bring peace and stability to the region."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vietnamplus.vn/viet-nam-het-suc-lo-ngai-truoc-xung-dot-israel-va-hamas/271714.vnp|title=Việt Nam hết sức lo ngại trước xung đột Israel và Hamas|date=18 July 2014|work=vietnamplus.vn}}</ref>
* {{flag|Yemen}} – Undersecretary of Foreign Ministry for Political Affairs Hameed al-Awadhi, who heads Yemeni delegation to the extraordinary meeting of the Executive Committee of the [[Organisation of Islamic Cooperation]] (OIC), called for intensifying efforts to stop Israel actions.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sabanews.net/en/news360673.htm |title=Yemen denounces Israeli aggression against Palestinians |work=[[Saba News Agency|Yemen News Agency]] |date=10 July 2014}}</ref>
* {{flag|Zimbabwe}} – On 21 July, at the Joint Commission of Co-operation meeting held in Harare, the respective foreign ministers, host [[Simbarashe Mumbengegwi]] expressed grave concern over the aerial bombardment, called for a ceasefire. He highlighted the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination and reiterated support for a two-state solution.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bulawayo24.com/index-id-news-sc-national-byo-50938.html|title=Bulawayo24 NEWS - Zimbabwe call for peace in Gaza}}</ref>

== Non-governmental organizations ==

* [[Amnesty International]] – Called for an arms embargo on all sides enforced by the UN and an investigation into possible war crimes.<ref>{{cite web |title=Israel/Gaza: UN must impose arms embargo and mandate an international investigation as civilian death toll rises |publisher=[[Amnesty International]] |date=11 July 2014 }}</ref>
* [[B'Tselem]] – Stated that attacks by Israel on homes of members of armed Palestinian groups are violations of international humanitarian law<ref>{{cite web |title=Bombing family homes of activists in armed Palestinian groups violates international humanitarian law |url=http://www.btselem.org/press_releases/20140709_bobming_of_houses_in_gaza |date=9 July 2014 |website=B'Tselem |access-date=14 July 2014}}</ref> and that deliberate targeting of civilians by Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups defies humanity and is morally and legally reprehensible.<ref>{{cite web |title=Attacks on Israeli civilians by Palestinians |url=http://www.btselem.org/israeli_civilians/20140714_rockets_fired_by_hamas_into_israel |date=14 July 2014 |website=B'Tselem |access-date=16 July 2014}}</ref>
* [[Human Rights Watch]] – Stated, "Palestinian rocket attacks on Israel appear to be indiscriminate or targeted at civilian population centers, which are war crimes, while Israeli attacks targeting homes may amount to prohibited collective punishment."<ref>{{cite web |title=Palestine/Israel: Indiscriminate Palestinian Rocket Attacks |location=Jerusalem |date=9 July 2014 | publisher =Human Rights Watch |url= https://www.hrw.org/news/2014/07/09/palestineisrael-indiscriminate-palestinian-rocket-attacks}}</ref>
* [[Red Cross]] – Stated, "The International Committee of the Red Cross calls on all sides to protect civilians and medical workers caught in the midst of the escalating conflict."<ref>{{cite web |title=Israel / Occupied Territory: Civilians and medical workers pay price of conflict |date=10 July 2014 |publisher=[[International Committee of the Red Cross]] |location=Geneva / Tel Aviv }}</ref>

== Demonstrations ==

=== Pro-Palestinian ===

[[File:STEINTOR 4.jpg|thumb|Pro-Palestinian demonstration in [[Hanover]], Germany to show solidarity for Gaza]]

[[File:Manifestation Casablanca 2014.jpg|thumb|Pro-Palestinian demonstration in [[Casablanca]], Morocco, 27 July 2014]]

[[File:Gaza Protest Brisbane 1 August 2014 13.JPG|thumb|Pro-Palestinian protest in [[Brisbane]], Australia, 1 August 2014]]

Protests were organized by pro-Palestinian groups throughout the world. Around 45,000 people demonstrated in London,<ref>{{cite web|last1=Lewis|first1=Luke|title=45,000 March in London's Biggest Pro-Palestine Rally Yet|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/lukelewis/londons-biggest-pro-palestinian-protest-yet-draws-45000|website=buzzfeed.com|access-date=27 July 2014}}</ref> 20,000 in [[Santiago]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.latercera.com/noticia/nacional/2014/07/680-587435-9-marcha-todos-somos-palestina-recorrio-calles-de-providencia-entre-embajadas-de.shtml|title=Marcha "Todos somos Palestina" recorrió calles de Providencia entre embajadas de Israel y EEUU|work=La Tercera|language=es|date=19 July 2014|access-date=30 July 2014}}</ref> 3,000 in [[Oslo]], hundreds in [[Caracas]] and around 2,000 in [[Tunis]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Protests worldwide condemn Israeli action in Gaza|website=i24 News|url=http://www.i24news.tv/en/news/international/36970-140712-protests-worldwide-condemn-israeli-action-in-gaza|date=12 July 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714132019/http://www.i24news.tv/en/news/international/36970-140712-protests-worldwide-condemn-israeli-action-in-gaza|archive-date=14 July 2014}}</ref> Protests were planned in Amman, at the UN in Geneva and in Kashmir.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://live.aljazeera.com/Event/Gaza_Blog|title=Gaza Blog|work= Al Jazeera English}}</ref> In Ireland, 3,000 people demonstrated in [[Dublin]]. Demonstrations also took place in [[Derry]], [[Galway]], [[Cork (city)|Cork]] and [[Limerick]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Thousands march in cities across Ireland in support of Gaza |work=The Irish Times |url=https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/thousands-march-in-cities-across-ireland-in-support-of-gaza-1.1864826|date=12 July 2014}}</ref>

In Paris, France, on 13 July, around 10,000 people and on 18 July about 5,000<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.europalestine.com/spip.php?article9561|title=Paris : grande manifestation en dépit de l'interdiction ! (Photos) - CAPJPO - EuroPalestine|author=ACS|work=europalestine.com}}</ref> protested the Israeli operation. Dozens of protesters tried to force their way into a [[synagogue]] with around 150 people inside, attempting to enter it armed with bats and chairs, and chanting "Death to Jews" and ultimately clashed with Parisian police who blocked them from entering.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.haaretz.com/jewish-world/jewish-world-news/1.604879|title=Anti-Israel Protesters Clash With Police Outside Paris Synagogue|work=Haaretz.com}}</ref> The city's government banned pro-Palestinian protests after two synagogues were attacked on 13 July. On 19 July, Parisian protesters clashed with riot police in a working-class neighborhood.<ref>{{cite news|title=Pro-Palestinian Protesters And French Police Clash Amid Gaza Conflict|url=https://huffingtonpost.com/2014/07/19/palestinian-france-protest-gaza_n_5602638.html|access-date=19 July 2014|agency=The Huffington Post|date=19 July 2014}}</ref>

In Frankfurt, Germany, [[neo-Nazis]] and [[Islamists]] clashed with police, resulting in 8 injured police officers. Signs held by these groups read as things such as "You Jews are Beasts". After the clash, the groups looked for Jewish institutions, and Frankfurt police said they were going to protect these institutions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jpost.com/International/Neo-Nazis-Islamists-chant-You-Jews-are-beasts-during-protest-of-Israeli-operation-362742|title=Neo-Nazis, Islamists declare 'You Jews are beasts' during protest of Israeli operation|work=The Jerusalem Post - JPost.com}}</ref>

Demonstrations in solidarity with Gaza took part or were scheduled in all regions of [[Spain]], from [[Bilbao]] in the [[Basque Country (autonomous community)|Basque Country]] to [[Santiago de Compostela]] in [[Galicia (Spain)|Galicia]] to [[Barcelona]] in [[Catalonia]] and in the [[Canary Islands]]. On 14 July some 500 people of different nationalities demonstrated in the area near the Israeli Embassy in [[Madrid]]. The protesters chanted, "Long live the struggle of the Palestinian people!" and "You Zionists are the terrorists!"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.workers.org/articles/2014/07/15/around-world-people-stand-gaza-israeli-massacres/|title=Around the world, people stand with Gaza against Israeli massacres|author=John Catalinotto|work=Workers World}}</ref>

In [[Brazil]], protests organized by the [[Arab-Brazilian]] community and left-wing movements against Israel and for Palestine were attended by over 2000 people in [[São Paulo]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://oglobo.globo.com/mundo/protesto-pro-palestina-reune-2-mil-pessoas-em-sao-paulo-13315334|title=Protesto pró-Palestina reúne 2 mil pessoas em São Paulo|date=19 July 2014|website=O Globo}}</ref> and over hundreds in [[Rio de Janeiro]], [[Recife]], [[Porto Alegre]], [[Foz do Iguaçu]], [[Curitiba]] and [[Campinas]].<ref>http://www.vermelho.org.br/pr/noticia/46229-8</ref>

Some 150–200 participants joined a demonstration organised by the association of Palestinians living in [[Hungary]]. The demonstration called for stopping the "terrorist bombing" of Gaza and for "Palestine's freedom."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.xpatloop.com/news/palestinians_hold_demo_against_israel_gaza_operation_in_hungary |title=Palestinians Hold Demo Against Israel Gaza Operation in Hungary|publisher=Xpatloop |date=17 July 2014 |access-date=18 July 2014}}</ref>

One teenager aged 15–16 years old was killed in Khudwani, a village south of Srinagar when Indian government forces fired on a pro-Palestinian rally. Kashmiris held pro-Palestinian protests every day since the start of the conflict.<ref name="DAWN">{{cite news|title=Teenager killed in anti-Israeli protests in India-held Kashmir|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1120304/teenager-killed-in-anti-israeli-protests-in-india-held-kashmir/|date=19 July 2014}}</ref> On 17 July, demonstrations were held in Morocco and Yemen in solidarity with Gazan civilians, while protestors burned Israeli flags.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://en.abna24.com/index.php/service/middle-east-west-asia/archive/2014/07/11/623178/story.html|title=Moroccan, Yemeni marches in solidarity with Gaza |agency=[[Ahlul Bayt News Agency]]|date=18 July 2014}}</ref>

In Jordan, a protest was held in front of the Israeli embassy in [[Amman]]. Demonstrators in Amman burned Israeli flags and urged Palestinian factions in Gaza to increase rocket attacks on Israel.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-palestinian-israel-jordan-idUKKBN0FP0V220140720 Reuters]</ref>

In [[Cape Town]], South Africa approximately 4,000 protested in support of the Palestinians on 16 July.<ref name="CapeTown">{{cite web |url=http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/thousands-march-in-cape-town-for-gaza-1.1720637#.U8fT0_mSx8E |title=Thousands march in Cape Town for Gaza |publisher=IOL News |date=16 July 2014 |access-date=17 July 2014 |author=Richard Davies}}</ref> A Pro-Palestinian protest was held in [[Pretoria]], South Africa, calling for the freedom of Palestine.<ref>{{cite news|title=Malema: We will fight for Palestine|url=http://ewn.co.za/2014/07/26/Malema-We-will-fight-for-Palestine|access-date=26 July 2014|work=EWN|date=26 July 2014}}</ref>

134 demonstrations were held in the first fifteen days of the conflict in the [[United States]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.haaretz.com/jewish-world/jewish-world-news/1.608088|title=Pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian activists fighting Gaza war on U.S. streets|publisher=[[Haaretz]]|date=30 July 2014}}</ref> Demonstrations took place in Los Angeles and New York.<ref name="NYC" /><ref name="LA" /> In August 2014, the [[Port of Oakland]] was the scene of a protest against an Israeli-owned ship.<ref name="ZimBlockade">{{cite news|title=Demonstration on U.S. dock prevents workers from unloading Israeli ship|url=http://www.sanfranciscostar.com/index.php/sid/224901193|date=19 August 2014|access-date=19 August 2014|work=San Francisco Star}}</ref> Palestinian demonstrators claimed to have the support of the port's [[International Longshore and Warehouse Union]](ILWU) dockworkers who they said had refused to unload the ship's cargo. The union however denied this saying the ILWU had not taken a position on the conflict. The demonstration produced a heavy police presence, initially comprising more than 100 [[Oakland Police Department|police]] officers. The ship's cargo remained unloaded for four days.<ref name="OaklandStandoff">{{cite news|title=ILWU distances union from Gaza protest at Oakland|url=http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2014/08/20/israeli-owned-cargo-ship-zim-piraeus-unloaded-at-port-of-oakland-following-gaza-protests-union-workers-longshoremen-ilwu-palestinians/|date=20 August 2014|access-date=20 August 2014|publisher=CBS}}</ref>

==== 2014 Quds Day ====

[[File:Al-Quds 2014 Berlin 20140725 173841.jpg|thumb|Quds Day 2014 in Berlin]]

On 25 July 2014, International [[Quds Day]], millions of people around the world called for the liberation of Palestine and an end to the Israeli occupation of the [[Palestinian territories]]. Pro-Palestinian demonstrators, marched in streets of [[Afghanistan]]<ref>[http://gandhara.rferl.org/media/video/afghanistan-gaza-protest/25470542.html Kabul Residents Protest Israel's Gaza Offensive] ''[[Radio Free Europe]]''</ref> [[Argentina]],<ref>[http://www.corbisimages.com/stock-photo/rights-managed/42-60727761/pro-palestinians-march-on-al-quds-day Pro Palestinians march on Al Quds Day against Israel's actions in Gaza] ''[[Branded Entertainment Network|Corbis]]''</ref> [[Azerbaijan]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Nardaranda etiraz aksiyası keçirildi – FOTOLAR|url=http://bizimyol.info/?xeber=28547|website=bizimyol.info|access-date=27 July 2014|language=az}}</ref> [[Germany]]<ref>[http://www.timesofisrael.com/in-berlin-al-quds-day-marchers-steer-clear-of-anti-semitism/ In Berlin, Al Quds Day marchers steer clear of anti-Semitism] ''[[The Times of Israel|Times of Israel]]''</ref> [[Iran]]<ref>[http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2014/07/iran-unity-gaza-support-quds-day.html# Iranian leaders stress unity in support of Gaza on Quds Day] ''[[Al-Monitor]]''</ref> [[Lebanon]]<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2014/07/25/lebanon-hezbollah-leaders-vows-to-support-palestinian-militants-battling-israel/ Lebanon's Hezbollah leaders vows to support Palestinian militants battling Israel in Gaza] ''[[Fox News]]''</ref> [[Australia]]<ref>[http://www.haaretz.com/jewish-world/jewish-world-news/1.607217 Pro-Palestinians arrested for flag burning in Australia] ''[[Haaretz]]''</ref> [[South Africa]]<ref>[http://www.vocfm.co.za/quds-day-rally-draws-5000/ Quds Day rally draws 5000] ''[[Voice of the Cape]]''</ref> [[Pakistan]]<ref>[http://tribune.com.pk/multimedia/slideshows/46203/ Al-Quds day across Pakistan] ''[[The Express Tribune]]''</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Pakistan observes Al-Quds Day as Israel kills 33 more |url=http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-13-31840-Pakistan-observes-Al-Quds-Day-as-Israel-kills-33-more |access-date=26 July 2014 |work=The News |date=26 July 2014 |ref=TheNews |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140726104254/http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-13-31840-Pakistan-observes-Al-Quds-Day-as-Israel-kills-33-more |archive-date=26 July 2014 }}</ref> [[India]]<ref>[http://wwv.asianage.com/mumbai/city-muslims-observe-quds-day-gaza-137 City Muslims observe Quds Day for Gaza] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140727205920/http://wwv.asianage.com/mumbai/city-muslims-observe-quds-day-gaza-137 |date=27 July 2014 }} ''[[The Asian Age]]''</ref> [[Iraq]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Iraq's top cleric urges leaders not to 'cling' to power|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/iraq-s-top-cleric-urges-leaders-not-to-cling-to-power-1.2717937|publisher=[[Associated Press]]|date=25 July 2014|access-date=15 June 2020}}</ref> [[Bahrain]]<ref>[http://www.islamicinvitationturkey.com/2014/07/25/quds-day-2014-rally-in-bahrain-in-support-of-gaza/ Quds Day 2014 rally in Bahrain in support of Gaza] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140728055523/http://www.islamicinvitationturkey.com/2014/07/25/quds-day-2014-rally-in-bahrain-in-support-of-gaza/ |date=28 July 2014 }} ''Islamic Invitation Turkey''</ref> [[Belgium]]<ref>[http://www.live5news.com/story/26118691/gaza-fighting-triggers-protests-in-europe Gaza fighting triggers protests in Europe] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140728081030/http://www.live5news.com/story/26118691/gaza-fighting-triggers-protests-in-europe |date=28 July 2014 }} ''[[WCSC-TV]]''</ref> [[West Bank]]<ref>[http://www.independent.mk/articles/7621/Palestinians+Killed+in+West+Bank+Gaza+Solidarity+March Palestinians Killed in West Bank Gaza Solidarity March] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140727210412/http://www.independent.mk/articles/7621/Palestinians+Killed+in+West+Bank+Gaza+Solidarity+March |date=27 July 2014 }} ''Independent''</ref> [[Canada]]<ref>[http://www.torontosun.com/2014/07/25/al-quds-day-rally-set-to-go-despite-controversy Al Quds Day rally set to go despite controversy] ''[[Toronto Sun]]''</ref> [[Jordan]]<ref>[http://www.jpost.com/International/Muslim-world-denounces-Israel-in-annual-al-Quds-Day-rallies-368961 Protesters across Muslim world denounce Israel in al-Quds Day rallies] ''[[The Jerusalem Post]]''</ref> [[Egypt]]<ref>[http://www.alquds.co.uk/?p=198011 يوم القدس في مصر: قافلة إغاثية ورفع للعلم الفلسطيني وصور شهداء غزة تتصدر احتجاجات لأنصار مرسي] ''[[Al-Quds Al-Arabi]]''</ref> [[Singapore]]<ref name="quardian">{{cite news|title=Gaza violence sparks global protests |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2014/jul/26/gaza-violence-sparks-global-protests-in-pictures |date=26 July 2014 |work=The Guardian |access-date=27 July 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/more-singapore-stories/story/hundreds-gather-hong-lim-park-solidarity-people-gaza-201 | title=Hundreds gather at Hong Lim Park in solidarity with people of Gaza | work=The Straits Times| date=26 July 2014 | access-date=28 October 2014}}</ref> [[Syria]]<ref>[http://www.alhadathnews.net/archives/130716 إحتفالات ومسيرات في دمشق بمناسبة يوم القدس العالمي] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140726165954/http://www.alhadathnews.net/archives/130716 |date=26 July 2014 }} ''[[Al-Hadath]]''</ref> [[Tunisia]]<ref name="quardian"/> [[Turkey]]<ref>[http://www.aljazeera.net/news/reportsandinterviews/2014/7/26/%D9%85%D9%82%D8%A7%D9%88%D9%85%D8%A9-%D8%BA%D8%B2%D8%A9-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D9%82%D9%84%D8%A8-%D9%81%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%82%D8%AF%D8%B3-%D9%84%D9%86%D8%A7-%D8%A8%D8%A5%D8%B3%D8%B7%D9%86%D8%A8%D9%88%D9%84 مقاومة غزة في قلب فعاليات "القدس لنا" بإسطنبول] ''[[Al Jazeera]]''</ref> [[Yemen]]<ref>[http://www.vosizneias.com/news/photos/view/150889396 Muslim world Around The Globe Rally Against Israel On Quds Day] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140726190955/http://www.vosizneias.com/news/photos/view/150889396 |date=26 July 2014 }} ''[[Vos Iz Neias?]]''</ref> [[Saudi Arabia]]{{citation needed|date=August 2021}} [[China]],<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/inpictures/2014/07/pictures-pro-palestinian-protes-201471811179953166.html | title=In Pictures: Global Gaza solidarity protests | publisher=Al Jazeera | date=19 July 2014 | access-date=17 August 2015}}</ref> [[South Korea]]<ref name="quardian"/><ref>{{cite web | url=https://deadline.com/2014/08/korean-filmmakers-protest-gaza-violence-park-chan-wook-814612/ | title=Korean Filmmakers, Other Cultural Figures Join Global Protests Against Gaza Violence | publisher=Deadline | date=5 August 2014 | access-date=26 February 2015 | author=Nancy Tartaglione}}</ref> [[Kenya]]<ref>[http://en.haberler.com/al-quds-day-demands-cutting-kenyan-israeli-ties-500063/ Al-Quds Day Demands Cutting Kenyan-Israeli Ties] ''Haberler''</ref> [[New Zealand]]<ref name="quardian"/> [[Nigeria]]<ref>[http://saharareporters.com/2014/07/26/sheikh-el-zakzaky-speaks-clash-between-shiites-and-nigerian-troops-%E2%80%98we-were-armless-and Sheikh El-Zakzaky: We Were Armless And Never Armed In Our History] ''[[Sahara Reporters]]''</ref><ref>[http://saharareporters.com/2014/07/25/clash-between-nigerian-soldiers-shiites-12-dead-including-three-sons-zakzaky-nursing Clash Between Nigerian Soldiers, Shiites: 12 Dead, Including Three Sons Of Zakzaky] ''[[Sahara Reporters]]''</ref> [[Sudan]]{{citation needed|date=August 2021}} [[Algeria]]{{citation needed|date=August 2021}} [[Bangladesh]]<ref>[http://www.demotix.com/news/5358578/al-quds-day-obsurved-dhaka#media-5358528 Al-Quds day obsurved in Dhaka] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141030235323/http://www.demotix.com/news/5358578/al-quds-day-obsurved-dhaka#media-5358528 |date=30 October 2014 }} ''[[Demotix]]''</ref> [[Kyrgyzstan]]<ref>[http://www.mwfpress.com/vgleeo8w.jh8pxjrb1zkij.2.html International day of Al-Quds in kyrgyzstan] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20140731012437/http://www.mwfpress.com/vgleeo8w.jh8pxjrb1zkij.2.html |date=31 July 2014 }} ''Mustadafin World Front''</ref> [[United States]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Pro-Palestinian Rally Held in Midtown|url=http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/07/25/demonstrators-hold-pro-palestinian-rally-in-midtown/|access-date=26 July 2014|work=CBS New York|publisher=CBSlocal|date=25 July 2014}}</ref> [[United Kingdom]],<ref>[http://www.demotix.com/photo/5362099/muslim-united-march-against-oppressor-al-quds-day-london Muslim United march against the oppressor on Al Quds Day in London] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141031000837/http://www.demotix.com/photo/5362099/muslim-united-march-against-oppressor-al-quds-day-london |date=31 October 2014 }} ''[[Demotix]]''</ref><ref name="bbc.com">{{cite news|title=Gaza Death Toll Over 1,000 - Israeli Toll Up To 42|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-28503420|access-date=26 July 2014|work=BBC|date=26 July 2014|ref=BBC}}</ref> [[Tanzania]],<ref name=Tanzania/> [[Hong Kong]],<ref>{{cite web | url=http://hongwrong.com/gaza-protest/ | title=Activism – HK Communities Unite in Peaceful Protest for Gaza | publisher=Hongwrong | access-date=30 July 2014| date=15 July 2014 }}</ref> [[Taiwan]],<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2014/07/17/2003595309 | title=Dozens protest against Israeli action in Gaza | work=Taipei Times| date=17 July 2014 | access-date=5 November 2015 | author=Loa Iok-sin}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/foreign-affairs/2014/07/29/413518/Protest-staged.htm | title=Protest staged in Taipei against US, Israel over Gaza conflict | work=The China Post| access-date=26 February 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2014/07/29/2003596182 | title=Protesters decry Gaza violence in rally at AIT | work=Taipei Times| access-date=12 August 2014 | author=Loa Iok-sin| date=29 July 2014 }}</ref> and [[Japan]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://english.al-akhbar.com/node/20829 | title=Hundreds of Japanese hold silent protest for Gaza | publisher=Al-Akhbar | access-date=28 October 2014}}</ref>

The Quds Day march was banned in [[France]].<ref>[https://huffingtonpost.com/2014/07/18/paris-ban-palestine-protest-gaza_n_5599351.html Paris Bans Pro-Palestinian Protest As Gaza Conflict Escalates] ''[[Huffingtonpost]]''</ref><ref>[http://en.alalam.ir/news/1616092 France bans pro-Gaza rallies as Israeli all-out offensive continues] ''[[Al-Alam News Network]]''</ref> Despite the ban, pro-Palestinian protest took place in Paris and other French cities.<ref name="bbc.com"/>

In Nigeria, the [[Nigerian Army]] fired on members of the [[Islamic Movement (Nigeria)|Islamic Movement]] taking part in a Quds Day rally in the ancient city of [[Zaria]], in Nigeria’s Kaduna State, killing 35.<ref>PM News. "[http://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2014/07/26/army-investigating-alleged-killing-of-elzakzaky-kids-followers/ Nigerian government investigating alleged killing of Elzakzaky kids,followers]/". Retrieved 10 April 2015.</ref><ref>Gaffery, Cono (16 December 2015). "[https://www.newsweek.com/who-sheikh-zakzaky-nigerias-most-powerful-shiite-muslim-405297 Who is Sheikh Zakzaky, Nigeria's Most Powerful Shiite Muslim?]". Newsweek. Retrieved 22 July 2019.</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Nigeria Shia Massacre, 33 Martyred; Sheikh Zakzaky speaks to the press|url=http://www.abna.ir/english/service/africa/archive/2014/07/27/627104/story.html|agency=ABNA}}</ref> Numerous other Islamic Movement members were arrested. The Nigerian Army claimed that soldiers had acted in self-defense. According to eyewitnesses, the incident happened when protesters tried to force their way through a military checkpoint, defying orders from soldiers to take another route.<ref>[https://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/07/35-feared-killed-shiites-members-soldiers-clash-zaria/ "35 killed as soldiers, Islamic sect clash"]. Vanguard. 26 July 2014.</ref> The event became known as the [[Zaria Quds Day massacres]].

==== Global Day of Rage ====

On 9 August 2014, a "Global Day of Rage"<ref name="The Hindu">{{cite news|title=Protesters demand boycott of Israel over Gaza violence|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/protesters-in-delhi-demand-boycott-of-israel-over-gaza-violence/article6300508.ece?ref=sliderNews|access-date=10 August 2014|work=The Hindu|date=10 August 2014|ref=The Hindu}}</ref> drew tens of thousands of people across the world to protest Israel's offensive.<ref name="aljazeera day of rage'" /> According to [[Palestinian Solidarity Campaign]], 150,000 people marched through London, shouting anti-Israel slogans and calling for an "end to the siege". Demonstrators first marched to [[BBC]] headquarter to denounce what they called pro-Israeli bias. They filled the main shopping artery of [[Oxford Street]] , marched to the [[Embassy of the United States, London|US embassy]] and to [[Hyde Park, London|Hyde Park]]. One banner said "UK – Stop Arming Israel".<ref name="Dawn Massive anti-Israel protest in London">{{cite news|title=Massive anti-Israel protest in London|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1124436/massive-anti-israel-protest-in-london|access-date=10 August 2014|publisher=Dawn|agency=AFP|date=10 August 2014}}</ref>

In [[Paris]], several thousand people marched, calling for end to Israeli aggression, carrying banners condemning the violence. Some protesters carried mannequins wrapped in a Palestinian flag, depicting Palestinian deaths.<ref name="Dawn Massive anti-Israel protest in London" /> In [[Berlin]] 1000 people took part in two rallies.<ref name="aljazeera day of rage'" /> In Tehran hundreds of doctors, nurses and paramedics gathered in "Palestine Square"<ref name="aljazeera day of rage'">{{cite news|title=World 'day of rage' over Israel's war on Gaza|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/europe/2014/08/world-day-rage-over-israel-war-gaza-2014891856325123.html|access-date=10 August 2014|date=10 August 2014|ref=aljazeera day of rage'}}</ref>

In [[New Delhi]], a protest was organized by 70 political and social groups on the theme of "Stop The Genocide in Gaza! Boycott Israel!"  Protestors demanded that the international community, including India should "boycott Israel till the time it continues the illegal occupation of Palestine".<ref name="The Hindu" />

In [[Melbourne]] Protesters marched down the [[Swanston Street, Melbourne|Swanston Street]] and gather in front of Department of Foreign Affairs building. Protesters called for an end to Israel's blockade. They called on Australia to cut all ties with Israel, release Palestinian political prisoners and end Israel's occupation of the West Bank and East Jerusalem. Protesters urged the UN to convene a special general assembly to condemn Israeli aggression and demand the country abide by International law, Agreements and Conventions<ref name="Dawn The Global day of rage against Israel">{{cite news|title=The Global day of rage against Israel|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1124312/the-global-day-of-rage-against-israel|access-date=10 August 2014|work=Dawn|agency=Agencies|date=9 August 2014|ref=Dawn}}</ref>

In Yemen, an estimated 100,000 people attended a pro-Palestinian demonstration in [[Sanaa]].{{citation needed|date=August 2021}}

At least 100,000 held a pro-Palestine march called by the National Coalition for Palestine in [[Cape Town]] on 9 August.<ref>{{cite news|title=March for Gaza one of the biggest Cape Town has seen|url=http://mg.co.za/article/2014-08-09-thousands-gather-for-pro-palestine-rally-in-cape-town|access-date=11 August 2014|work=Mail & Guardian|agency=SAPA|date=9 August 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Thousands join pro-Palestine march in Cape|url=http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/thousands-join-pro-palestine-march-in-cape-1.1732906#.U-hpUeOSyyg|access-date=11 August 2014|agency=SAPA|date=9 August 2014}}</ref>

=== Pro-Israel ===

[[File:Tzuk-Eytan-Helsinki-protest-1.jpg|thumb|right|Pro-Israel demonstration in [[Helsinki]], [[Finland]]]]

[[File:Israel supporters in Cape Town 1.jpg|thumb|right|Pro-Israel demonstration in [[Cape Town]], [[South Africa]]]]

Pro-Israel rallies were held in Argentina, Canada, Chile, El Salvador, Mexico, Russia, Uruguay and the United States.

On 10 July 200 people voiced support for Israel at the [[Rockland County Courthouse and Dutch Gardens|Rockland County Courthouse]].<ref>{{cite web|last=O'Rourke |first=James|url=http://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/rockland/2014/07/10/pro-israel-rally-held-rockland-hostilities-mount/12507207/|title=Pro-Israel rally held in Rockland as hostilities mount|access-date=12 July 2014|newspaper=The Journal News}}</ref> On 11 July, In [[Philadelphia]], Israel supporters rallied outside the Israeli consulate.<ref>{{cite web|last=Tawa |first=Steve|url=http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2014/07/11/israel-supporters-rally-in-philadelphia-as-gaza-conflict-boils-over/|title=Israel Supporters Rally in Philadelphia As Gaza Conflict Boils Over|access-date=12 July 2014|publisher=CBS Philly|date=11 July 2014}}</ref> A plethora of actors, producers, directors and other entertainment professionals signed a statement opposing Hamas.<ref>{{cite news|title=Close To 200 Hollywood Execs, Stars Sign Statement Against Hamas: Sylvester Stallone, Amy Pascal, Seth Rogen, Richard Plepler, Sherry Lansing|url=https://deadline.com/2014/08/sylvester-stallone-seth-rogen-avi-lerner-sherry-lansing-among-190-names-sigining-petition-against-hamas-823777/|work=Deadline.com}}</ref> A pro-Israel rally of more than 1,200 supporters in Los Angeles resulted in physical violence after its protesters ripped a Palestinian flag away from a passing vehicle and began stomping on it.<ref name="LA">{{cite news|title=Fight at pro-Israel rally started over stomping of Palestinian flag|url=https://latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-israel-palestine-federal-building-20140714-story.html|work=Los Angeles Times}}</ref> On 13 July, a pro-Israel rally attacked a passing car that was flying Palestinian flags in [[Westwood, California]]. A police officer fired a shot to intervene in the situation.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-israel-palestine-federal-building-20140714-story.html|title=Fight at pro-Israel rally started over stomping of Palestinian flag|author=Los Angeles Times|date=14 July 2014|work=Los Angeles Times}}</ref> On 14 July, over two dozen elected officials rallied at [[New York City Hall]] in support of Israel.<ref name="NYC">{{cite news|title=NY Elected Officials Hold Rally For Israel As Pro-Palestinian Protesters Stage Counter-Demonstration|url=http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/07/14/ny-elected-officials-hold-rally-for-israel-as-pro-palestinian-protesters-stage-counter-demonstration/|date=14 July 2014}}</ref> On 17 July over 1,200 supporters attended a demonstration at a local synagogue in the [[Greater Toronto area]].<ref name="CJNEWS">{{cite web|url=http://www.cjnews.com/node/127543|title=Over 1,000 gather at Beth Tzedec for pro-Israel rally - The Canadian Jewish News}}</ref> Around 5,000 people attended a 20 July pro-Israel rally in New York City, while a smaller counter-protest was held nearby. Both rallies were held without incident.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://westchester.news12.com/news/israel-supporters-rally-in-times-square-1.8851644|title=Israel supporters rally in Times Square|date=20 July 2014|publisher=News 12 Westchester|access-date=21 July 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140724072251/http://westchester.news12.com/news/israel-supporters-rally-in-times-square-1.8851644|archive-date=24 July 2014}}</ref>

On 3 August 2014, 3000 people participated in The Bay Stands With Israel solidarity rally in downtown [[San Francisco]], after which approximately 1,200 demonstrators marched under police escort. Signed carried by the protestors included "Israel is the only country in the Middle East where they don’t burn American flags" and "More [[Hummus]], Less Hamas."<ref>[http://www.jta.org/2014/08/05/news-opinion/united-states/pro-israel-pro-peace-rally-draws-3000-in-san-Francisco Pro-Israel, pro-peace rally draws 3,000 in San Francisco], ''[[Jewish Telegraphic Agency]]'' (JTA), 5 August 2014.</ref>

On 27 July, supporters of Israel marched through the streets of [[Mexico City]] to show their solidarity with Israel, asking for peace and condemning Hamas' rocket fire.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://info7.mx/a/noticia/503251/realizan_ciudadanos_mitin_en_apoyo_a_israel_frente_a_embajada_en_mexico|title=Realizan ciudadanos mitin en apoyo a Israel frente a embajada en México|last=Info7}}</ref>

On 10 August, up to 600 people including several MPs marked their support for Israel in a demonstration outside the Norwegian Parliament in [[Oslo]].<ref>[http://www.tv2.no/a/5888324 MIFF: – Vi er her for å få til ekte fred i Midtøsten], ''TV2'', 10 August 2014.</ref><ref>[http://www.thelocal.no/20140811/gaza-israel-miff-pro-israel-protest-event-oslo-norway Pro-Israel protest causes tensions in Oslo], ''The Local'', 11 August 2014.</ref> A pro-Israel rally was held at the South African Jewish Museum in [[Cape Town]] on 10 August<ref>{{cite news|last1=Dano|first1=Zodidi|title=Gaza tensions on Cape Town's streets|url=http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/gaza-tensions-on-cape-town-s-streets-1.1733250#.U-hqMuOSyyg|access-date=11 August 2014|work=Cape Argus|date=11 August 2014}}</ref> attended by some 5,000 people.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gatewaynews.co.za/joyous-mood-at-pro-israeli-rally-in-cape-town/|title=Joyous mood at pro-Israeli rally in Cape Town|work=gatewaynews.co.za}}</ref> In Budapest some 4,500 people attended an interfaith rally in support of Israel, while a smaller counter demonstration was held near the synagogue building by the far-right Hungarian [[Jobbik]] political party.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.haaretz.com/jewish-world/1.607819|title=Interfaith pro-Israel rally at Budapest synagogue draws thousands|date=29 July 2014|work=Haaretz.com}}</ref>

In Paris, a pro-Israeli rally was attended by some 8,000 people who gathered near Israel’s embassy,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jta.org/2014/07/31/news-opinion/israel-middle-east/thousands-attend-pro-israel-rally-in-paris#ixzz3AsTqch2c|title=Thousands attend pro-Israel rally in Paris|work=Jewish Telegraphic Agency|date=31 July 2014}}</ref> while a similar demonstration in Marseilles gathered some 2,000 participants.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.france24.com/en/20140728-france-marseille-pro-israel-demonstration-gaza-conflict/|title=France - Thousands gather in Marseille in support of Israel|work=France 24|date=28 July 2014}}</ref>

In London some 5,000 people turned out to show solidarity <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4547686,00.html|title=Thousands turn out in London for pro-Israel rally|work=ynet|date=21 July 2014|last1=Zinman|first1=Rina}}</ref> In Helsinki, the pro-Israeli rally was attended by some 1,000 participants <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/3184780/posts|title=1,000 in Pro-Israel Rally in Helsinki}}</ref> Pro-Israeli rallies were held in Sydney, where some 10,000 people participated. Another pro-Israeli rally was held in Brisbane.

In Brazil, some 2,500 people gathered in at the Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, to support Israel, another pro-Israel rally in Brazil took place in São Paulo, where some 3,000 people marched.

Hundreds of Israeli supporters marched in Guatemala City. In the city of Gori in Georgia, a support rally was organized, with children painting their faces with the Israeli flag<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4554970,00.html|title=In Pictures: Thousands rally around the world to support Israel|work=ynet|date=4 August 2014}}</ref> Another pro-Israeli rally was held in Tokyo.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.israelifrontline.com/2014/08/tokyo-support-rally-for-israel.html|title=Israeli Frontline: Tokyo support rally for Israel|author=Michelle Cohen|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140815082642/http://www.israelifrontline.com/2014/08/tokyo-support-rally-for-israel.html|archive-date=15 August 2014}}</ref> On 16 August 2014 in [[Kolkata]], India 20,000 demonstrators from the Hindu, Sikh, and Buddhist communities held the biggest pro-Israel rally so far with many Indian political activists proclaiming Israel's rights to defend itself.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.timesofisrael.com/20000-march-in-kolkata-in-show-of-support-for-israel/|title=20,000 march in Kolkata in show of support for Israel|work=The Times of Israel}}</ref>

=== Civic reaction within Israel ===

Reaction among the non-Arab Israeli population was strongly supportive of the military action.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/israelis-support-netanyahu-and-gaza-war-despite-rising-deaths-on-both-sides/2014/07/29/0d562c44-1748-11e4-9349-84d4a85be981_story.html|title=Israelis support Netanyahu and Gaza war, despite rising deaths on both sides. Washington Post Accessed 10th August 2014|newspaper=The Washington Post}}</ref> Israel's Arab minority mostly opposed the war. Opinion polls consistently showed a very high level of support for the military operation among the Jewish public, varying between 91% and 95%.<ref>[https://www.vox.com/2014/7/31/5955077/israeli-support-for-the-gaza-war-is-basically-unanimous Israeli support for the Gaza War is basically unanimous] - Vox</ref><ref>[https://www.timesofisrael.com/poll-85-of-israeli-jews-want-to-keep-fighting/ Poll: 85% of Israeli Jews want to keep fighting] - Times of Israel</ref> An opinion poll which surveyed Israeli-Arabs found that 62% of the Arab public opposed the operation while 24% supported it.<ref>"[https://en.idi.org.il/press-releases/12789 August 2014 Peace Index". en.idi.org.il.]</ref>

Numerous demonstrations in support of the operation were held in Israel. In [[Sderot]], Israelis gathered on the hillside to watch and cheer Israeli military strikes on nearby Gaza.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/15/world/middleeast/israelis-watch-bombs-drop-on-gaza-from-front-row-seats.html|work=The New York Times|title=Israelis Watch Bombs Drop on Gaza From Front-Row Seats|access-date=10 August 2014}}</ref> Anti-war demonstrations were also held, but demonstrators were often confronted by counter-demonstrators in support of the war and in some cases faced verbal and physical harassment. About 1,500 Arabs and a handful of Jews were arrested for involvement in anti-war demonstrations. A one-day general strike in solidarity with Gaza was declared among Israeli-Arabs, and many Arab businesses temporarily closed.<ref>[https://www.pri.org/stories/2014-07-24/anti-war-voices-israel-face-threats-and-violence Anti-war voices in Israel face threats and violence]</ref><ref>Carlstrom, Gregg (21 July 2014). "[https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2014/07/21/businesses-strike-in-israel-over-gaza/ Businesses strike in Israel over Gaza]". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 27 July 2014.</ref><ref>[https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-gaza-arab-israelis-fear-rising-discrimination/ After Gaza, Arab Israelis fear rising discrimination] - Times of Israel</ref>

== War crimes accusations ==

As the scale of Operation Protective Edge expanded, civilian casualties mounted and accusations of war crimes were levelled from different quarters. On 19 July, Nabil el-Araby, the head of the Cairo-based Arab League, accused Israel of perpetrating "war crimes".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/news/2014/0720/631936-gaza|title=Abbas calls for UN security council session as death toll rises|publisher=RTÉ News|date=19 July 2014|access-date=19 July 2014}}</ref>

On 21 July, [[Navi Pillay]], the [[United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights]], criticized Israel's military operation stating that there was "a strong possibility that international law has been violated, in a manner that could amount to war crimes". She also criticized Hamas for "indiscriminate attacks" on Israel.<ref>{{cite web|title=UN's Navi Pillay warns of Israel Gaza 'war crimes'|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-28437626 |publisher=BBC|date=23 July 2014|access-date=23 July 2014}}</ref>

The [[Israel Democracy Institute]] accused Hamas of committing war crimes by firing rockets at unprotected civilians.<ref name=free_071714>Rabinovich, Abraham. "[http://www.freebeacon.com/national-security/report-hamas-guilty-of-war-crimes/ Report: Hamas Guilty of War Crimes. Rocket attacks ‘a clear violation of international law’]." ''The Washington Free Beacon''. 17 July 2014.</ref> Human rights advocacy group [[B'Tselem]] argued that both Palestinian rocket fire and Israeli targeting the homes of militia members, could constitute war crimes and be violating international law.<ref name="btselem1">[http://www.btselem.org/gaza_strip/20140713_palestinians_killed_in_illegal_attacks_on_houses 'B'Tselem info sheet: 52 Palestinians killed in bombings of homes in Gaza Strip, which are unlawful'], [[B'tselem]], 13 July 2014; accessed 22 July 2014.</ref><ref name="washingtonpost1">{{cite news|last=Taylor|first=Adam|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2014/07/09/roof-knocking-the-israeli-mjilitarys-tactic-of-phoning-palestinians-it-is-about-to-bomb|title='Roof knocking': The Israeli military's tactic of phoning Palestinians it is about to bomb|newspaper=The Washington Post|date=9 July 2014|access-date=17 July 2014}}</ref> The international organization [[Human Rights Watch]] described Hamas's deliberate targeting of Israeli civilians as [[war crime]]s in a 9 July statement and also called Israel's attacks on civilian structures as "unlawful under the laws of war" and "collective punishment".<ref name=indiscriminate>{{cite web|title=Palestine/Israel: Indiscriminate Palestinian Rocket Attacks|location=Jerusalem|date= 9 July 2014|access-date=22 July 2014|publisher=[[Human Rights Watch]]|url=https://www.hrw.org/news/2014/07/09/palestineisrael-indiscriminate-palestinian-rocket-attacks}}</ref><ref name=unlawfulAirstrike>{{cite web|url=https://www.hrw.org/news/2014/07/15/israelpalestine-unlawful-israeli-airstrikes-kill-civilians|title=Israel/Palestine: Unlawful Israeli Airstrikes Kill Civilians|publisher=Human Rights Watch|date=16 July 2014|access-date=22 July 2014}}</ref> [[Amnesty International]] said that the "UN must impose arms embargo on Israel/Gaza and mandate an international investigation".<ref name=amnestyEmbargo>{{cite web|url=https://www.amnesty.org/en/for-media/press-releases/israelgaza-un-must-impose-arms-embargo-and-mandate-international-investigat |title=Israel/Gaza: UN must impose arms embargo and mandate an international investigation as civilian death toll rises |publisher=Amnesty International |date=11 July 2014 |access-date=22 July 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140719133917/http://www.amnesty.org/en/for-media/press-releases/israelgaza-un-must-impose-arms-embargo-and-mandate-international-investigat |archive-date=19 July 2014 }}</ref>

On 23 July HRC announced an investigation into the accusations of war crimes.<ref name=i20140723>{{cite news|title=Israel-Gaza conflict: Israel may have committed war crimes, says UN's human rights chief|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/israelgaza-conflict-israel-may-have-committed-war-crimes-says-uns-human-rights-chief-9624205.html|work=The Independent|date=23 July 2014}}</ref>

== International diplomacy ==
{{see also|Speeches given at the United Nations regarding the Gaza Conflict (2014)}}
Ecuador, Brazil, Peru, El Salvador and Chile recalled their ambassadors from Tel Aviv as a reaction to Israel's offensive. Brazil and Chile suspended trade talks with Israel.<ref>{{cite web|author=Dima Khatib |url=http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2014/08/palestine-present-more-than-ever-20148784749547623.html |title=Palestine present more than ever in Latin American politics (Al Jazeera) |publisher=Aljazeera.com |date=9 August 2014 |access-date=12 August 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Khoury |first=Jack |url=http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/1.607915 |title=El Salvador becomes fifth Latin American country to recall Israel envoy (Haaretz) |publisher=Haaretz.com |date=29 July 2014 |access-date=12 August 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Keinon |first=Herb |url=http://www.jpost.com/Operation-Protective-Edge/Israel-deeply-disappointed-at-El-Salvador-Peru-and-Chile-for-recalling-envoy-369448 |title=Israel 'deeply disappointed' at El Salvador, Peru and Chile for recalling envoy (Jerusalem Post) |publisher=Jpost.com |date=30 July 2014 |access-date=12 August 2014}}</ref>

Spain froze arms and military technology exports to Israel, stopping sales of defense and [[dual use technology]]. Britain was reported to be reviewing its arms sales to Israel.<ref>{{cite web|author=David Ing, Madrid - IHS Jane's Defence Industry |url=http://www.janes.com/article/41539/spain-imposes-arms-embargo-on-israel |title=Spain imposes arms embargo on Israel (Janes) |publisher=Janes.com |date=4 August 2014 |access-date=12 August 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140809215917/http://www.janes.com/article/41539/spain-imposes-arms-embargo-on-israel |archive-date=9 August 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Shalev |first=Chemi |url=http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/.premium-1.608900 |title=Spain freezes arms exports to Israel over Gaza op (Haaretz) |publisher=Haaretz.com |date=5 August 2014 |access-date=12 August 2014}}</ref><ref>World outrage grows as Israel pursues 'quiet and security', (Guardian weekly, 8–14 August 2014)</ref>

== Cyber attacks ==

Pro-Palestinian hackers carried out [[cyber-attack]]s on Israeli commercial,<ref name="hack34" /><ref name="pizzahack">{{cite news|url=https://www.smh.com.au/world/pizza-becomes-battleground-in-hamas-cyber-attacks-on-israel-20140718-zudyc.html |title=Pizza becomes battleground in Hamas cyber attacks on Israel|newspaper=The Sydney Morning Herald|date= 18 July 2014|access-date=15 August 2014}}</ref> government,<ref name="hack01">"[http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/anonymous-continues-cyber-attacks-israeli-government-websites-knocking-mossad-idf-offline-1459689 anonymous continues cyber attacks on Israeli govt websites]." ''IBTimes''. Accessed 12 August 2014.</ref> aviation and banking websites.<ref name="hack34">"[http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/01/17/who-is-behind-cyber-attacks-on-israel-s-airline-and-banks.html Who is behind cyber attacks on Israel's airlines and banks]." ''The Daily Beast''. Accessed 12 August 2014.</ref><ref name=hack03>"[http://www.timesofisrael.com/hackers-threaten-israhell-cyber-attack-over-gaza/ Hackers threaten Israel cyber attack over Gaza]." ''Times of Israel''. Accessed 12 August 2014.</ref> [[Anonymous (group)|Anonymous]]'s '[[OpIsrael]]' defaced or took down more than 1,000 Israeli websites, including Israeli government web domains<ref>"[http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/opsavegaza-anonymous-takes-down-1000-israeli-government-business-websites-1457269 #OpSaveGaza: Anonymous Takes Down 1,000 Israeli Government and Business Websites]" ''[[International Business Times]]''. 16 July 2014.</ref><ref>"[https://www.forbes.com/sites/realspin/2014/08/12/cyber-infiltration-during-operation-protective-edge Cyber infiltration during operation protective edge.]" ''[[Forbes]]''. 12 August 2014.</ref> such as those of [[Mossad]], the [[Tel Aviv]] Police Department and the [[Israeli Ministry of Defense]].<ref>"[http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/opsavegaza-anonymous-continues-cyber-campaign-knocking-israeli-ministry-defence-website-offline-1457580 #OpSaveGaza: Anonymous Continues Cyber-Campaign Knocking Israeli Ministry of Defence Website Offline]" ''[[International Business Times]]''. 21 July 2014.</ref> Hackers claimed to have published over 170 emails and passwords of Israeli officials on 21 July. A report by [[Arbor Networks]] showed a direct [[correlation]] between cyber attacks and the intensity of the conflict.<ref>[http://www.arbornetworks.com/asert/2014/08/ddos-and-geopolitics-attack-analysis-in-the-context-of-the-israeli-hamas-conflict DDoS and Geopolitics – Attack analysis in the context of the Israeli-Hamas conflict] ''[[Arbor Networks]]''. 5 August 2014.</ref> Iranian<ref name=hack21>"[https://uk.news.yahoo.com/iran-linked-botnet-helps-drive-cyber-attacks-against-114733547.html Iran botnet drives cyber attacks] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819090434/https://uk.news.yahoo.com/iran-linked-botnet-helps-drive-cyber-attacks-against-114733547.html |date=19 August 2014 }}." ''Yahoo News''. Accessed 12 August 2014.</ref> and Chinese<ref name=hack31>"[https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/jul/29/chinese-hackers-steal-israel-iron-dome-missile-data Chinese hackers steal israel iron done data]." ''The Guardian''. Accessed 12 August 2014.</ref> hackers were blamed for some of the attacks.<ref name=hack25>"[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/10110381/Benjamin-Netanyahu-Iranian-cyber-attacks-on-Israel-non-stop.html Iranian cyber attacks on israel]." ''The Telegraph''. Accessed 12 August 2014.</ref><ref name=hack26>"[http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/06/09/18863782-iran-ups-cyber-attacks-on-israeli-computers-netanyahu Iran ups cyber attacks]." ''NBC News''. Accessed 12 August 2014.</ref>

In some instances, Israeli security forces responded to attacks with 'counter hacks'<ref name=counterhack>"[http://www.i24news.tv/en/mobile#content/38443 Cyber attacks on Israel increase, security services fight back] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150612174417/http://www.i24news.tv/en/mobile |date=12 June 2015 }}." ''Israel Channel 24 News''. 28 July 2014.</ref> targeting Hamas websites.<ref name=hack10>"[http://www.jpost.com/Operation-Protective-Edge/Watch-Coordinated-attack-on-Hamas-websites-362703 coordinated attack on Hamas]." ''The Jerusalem Post''. Accessed 12 August 2014.</ref> Pro-Israeli hackers called the [[Israeli Elite Force]] published what were said to be 45,000 usernames and passwords of government officials at the Gaza Ministry of Health.<ref>"[http://www.newsweek.com/hackers-attack-israel-israel-attacks-gaza-263256/ Hackers Attack Israel as Israel Attacks Gaza]" ''[[Newsweek]]''. 6 August 2014.</ref>

== Rise in antisemitism ==

The war saw a rise in antisemitic incidents against Jewish communities around the world. The [[Anti-Defamation League]] reported that violence against Jews and Jewish institutions around the world dramatically increased in July and August 2014.<ref name=adl>https://www.adl.org/sites/default/files/documents/assets/pdf/anti-semitism/international/adl-report-on-anti-semitism-during-ope-july-aug-2014.pdf</ref> ADL director [[Abraham Foxman]] stated that "There was a dramatic surge in violence against Jews and Jewish institutions around the world during Israel's Operation Protective Edge. From France to Argentina, from Canada to Chile, synagogues were attacked, Jewish cultural centers were vandalized, Jewish shops were threatened and identifiably Jewish individuals beaten on the street. Anti-Semitism was in the air, and in the streets."<ref>{{cite web| url = https://mfa.gov.il/MFA/ForeignPolicy/AntiSemitism/Pages/ADL-documents-surge-in-global-anti-Semitism-during-operation-in-Gaza-Aug-2014.aspx| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150316055456/http://mfa.gov.il/MFA/ForeignPolicy/AntiSemitism/Pages/ADL-documents-surge-in-global-anti-Semitism-during-operation-in-Gaza-Aug-2014.aspx| archive-date = 2015-03-16| title = ADL documents surge in global anti-Semitism during operation in Gaza Aug 2014}} </ref>

Multiple pro-Palestinian protests in Europe descended into antisemitic violence against local Jewish communities. Some demonstrators called for the death of Jews and attacked Jews and Jewish-owned property. These actions raised concerns over [[antisemitism]] and the safety of Jews in European countries.<ref>"[https://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/29/world/europe/gaza-conflict-seen-sparking-anti-semitic-attacks-in-france.html Gaza Conflict Seen Sparking Anti Semitic Attacks in France]." ''The New York Times''.</ref><ref>"[https://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/02/world/europe/anger-in-europe-over-the-israeli-gaza-conflict-reverberates-as-anti-semitism.html Anger in Europe]." The New York Times</ref><ref>"[http://forward.com/articles/203175/anti-semitism-soars-in-britain-amid-gaza-war/ Forward]."</ref> Similar concerns over antisemitism were raised following protests in other countries.<ref>"[http://www.algemeiner.com/2014/07/31/turkeys-erdogan-is-fanning-the-flames-of-anti-semitism/ edrogen]."</ref><ref>"[http://jewishvoiceny.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7918:campus-eviction-notices-are-fake-but-their-anti-semitism-is-real-experts-say&catid=102:education&Itemid=285 campus]."</ref><ref>"[http://www.jwire.com.au/news/antisemitsm-flies-high-at-sydney-rally/44547 Antisemitism Flies Hugh at Sydney Rally] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808050846/http://www.jwire.com.au/news/antisemitsm-flies-high-at-sydney-rally/44547 |date=8 August 2014 }}." Jwire.</ref>

During a rally in the capital of Belgium’s Flemish region one speaker reportedly used a [[loudspeaker]] to chant in [[Arabic]] "slaughter the Jews."<ref>"[http://www.timesofisrael.com/antwerp-rally-features-call-to-slaughter-the-jews/ Antwerp Rally Features Call to Slaughter The Jews].</ref> A sign on a Belgian cafe declaring that no Jews were allowed inside was removed by following a complaint.<ref>[https://www.jta.org/2014/07/23/global/belgian-watchdog-complains-over-no-jews-allowed-cafe-sign 'No Jews allowed' sign removed from Belgian cafe following complaint]</ref> A Holocaust memorial in the Netherlands was defaced with "free Gaza" graffiti.<ref name=adl/> In Morocco, the rabbi of the Jewish community of Casablanca was attacked while walking to synagogue for Shabbat services and severely beaten by a man who told the rabbi that he was taking retribution for Gaza. The rabbi claimed that he asked passerby for help but was ignored. There was a reported increase of antisemitic harassment in Morocco.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/rabbi-of-casablanca-assaulted-in-response-to-israels-gaza-operation/#gs.flo946|title=Rabbi of Casablanca assaulted in response to Israel's Gaza operation|website=[[The Times of Israel]]}}</ref><ref>"[http://www.aljazeera.com/news/asia-pacific/2014/08/jewish-children-taunted-sydney-bus-2014875283632364.html]." ''Al Jazeera''. 7 August 2014.</ref><ref>[https://ejpress.org/rabbi-in-morocco-severely-attacked-and-beaten-over-israels-operation-in-gaza/ Rabbi in Morocco severely attacked and beaten over Israel’s operation in Gaza]</ref> Rome's historic Jewish quarter was vandalized with [[swastikas]] and antisemitic [[graffiti]].<ref name=JPantisem/>

Police in England recorded more than 100 antisemitic [[hate crimes]] since the start of the Gaza conflict. In Toulouse, France, a man was arrested by local police for throwing fire-bombs at a [[Jewish community center]]. The fire-bombs failed to ignite.<ref name=haaretz1607433/> In Malmö, Sweden, a rabbi and a member of his congregation were assaulted at different times on the same day.<ref name="MalmöAttack">"[http://www.jta.org/2014/08/04/news-opinion/world/rabbi-congregant-attacked-in-malmo-days-after-synagogue-vandalized Rabbi, congregant attacked in Malmo days after synagogue vandalized]." ''Jewish Telegraphic Agency''. 4 August 2014.</ref><ref name="MalmöAttackOp">Nagorski, Andrew. "[https://online.wsj.com/articles/andrew-nagorski-camouflaged-by-humane-concern-anti-semitism-flourishes-1407280556 Camouflaged as Humane Concern, Anti-Semitism Flourishes]." ''The Wall Street Journal''. 5 August 2014.</ref> In Australia, antisemitic attacks occurred in Sydney, Perth and Melbourne. Teenagers harassed Jewish schoolchildren on a Sydney bus, a Jewish school was vandalized in Perth and a Jewish man was beaten in a street attack in Melbourne.<ref>"[https://smh.com.au/nsw/racist-abuse-of-jewish-children-on-school-bus-an-isolated-and-random-attack-say-police-20140807-101gei.html Racist abuse of Jewish on school bus an isolated and random attack.]" ''Sydney Morning Herald''. 7 August 2014.</ref>

In South Africa, the South African Jewish Board of Deputies laid criminal charges of [[hate speech]] and incitment of violence against the South African Jewish community. Complaints were lodged at the [[South African Human Rights Commission]] against the regional secretary of the Western Cape region of [[COSATU]], [[Tony Ehrenreich]], over comments he made on social media that included the statement "The time has come to say very clearly that if a woman or child is killed in Gaza, then the Jewish board of deputies, who are complicit, will feel the wrath of the people of SA with the age old biblical teaching of an eye for an eye. The time has come for the conflict to be waged everywhere the Zionist supporters fund and condone the war killing machine of Israel".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/Jewish-board-lays-charges-over-eye-for-an-eye-comment-20140814|title=Jewish board lays charges over 'eye for an eye' comment|work=News24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.enca.com/jewish-board-deputies-charge-cosatu-man|title=Jewish Board to charge Cosatu bigwig|author=eNCA|work=enca.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sajr.co.za/news-and-articles/2014/08/15/threats-against-sa-jewry-board-lays-charges|title=Threats against SA Jewry: Board lays charges|work=sajr.co.za}}</ref>

=== Attacks on synagogues ===

Synagogues were targeted by pro-Palestinian protesters. Following a demonstration in Paris, protesters attempted to break into nearby synagogues. Six police officers and two Jewish residents were injured during the scuffle.<ref>"[http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4543153,00.html ynet news]."</ref> In Wuppertal, Germany, a synagogue was firebombed.<ref name=JPantisem>"[http://www.jewishpress.com/news/breaking-news/skyrocketing-global-anti-semitism-unveils-its-ugly-face/2014/07/29/ Skyrocketing Global Anti-Semitism Unveils Its Ugly Face]." ''Jewish Press''. 29 July 2014.</ref> In Belfast, Northern Ireland, bricks were thrown through the windows of a local synagogue on two successive nights.<ref name=haaretz1607433>"[http://www.haaretz.com/mobile/1.607433 European Jews face rising tide of anti-Semitism in Gaza operation's wake]." ''Haaretz''. 27 July 2014.</ref> A synagogue was vandalized in Malmö, Sweden.<ref name="MalmöAttack"/><ref name="MalmöAttackOp"/> And a synagogue in Miami, Florida, was vandalized with graffiti; swastikas and the word "Hamas" were painted on the building.<ref>"[http://miami.cbslocal.com/2014/07/28/north-miami-beach-synagogue-vandalized/ North Miami Beach Synagogue Vandalized]." ''CBS News''. 28 July 2014.</ref><ref>"[http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2014/July/Anti-Semitism-in-Miami-Inspired-by-Israel-Gaza-War/ Anti Semitism in Miami Inspired by Israel Gaza War]." ''CBN News''.</ref> On 29 August, it was reported that French police uncovered a plot by two teenage Muslim girls, aged 15 and 17, to commit a suicide bombing attack at the Great Synagogue of Lyon, in Lyon, France. They were indicted on 22 August on charges of conspiracy to commit terrorism.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newsweek.com/two-teenage-girls-arrested-over-french-synagogue-suicide-bomb-plot-267523|title=Two Teenage Girls Arrested Over French Synagogue Suicide Bomb Plot|website=[[Newsweek]]|date=29 August 2014}}</ref> During an anti-Israel rally in front of a synagogue in Turkey, demonstrators pelted the synagogue with eggs.<ref name=adl/>

=== Antisemitism in the media ===

During the war, newspapers throughout the Arab and Muslim world published cartoons with antisemitic caricatures and themes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.adl.org/blog/anti-semitic-arab-media-cartoons-on-israels-military-operation-in-gaza|title = Anti-Semitic Arab Media Cartoons on Israel's Military Operation in Gaza}}</ref> A mainstream newspaper in Spain published an op-ed which claimed that Israel's military operation demonstrated why Jews were so frequently expelled throughout history, and that "what is surprising is they persist. Either they are not good, or someone is poisoning them." Colombia's premiere weekly magazine also ran an op-ed which stated that Palestinian land has been occupied "since three thousand years ago, when Jews arrived there escaping from Egypt with Moses and Joshua, cutting heads and foreskins off of local inhabitants, Amalekites, Amorites, Canaanites, etc, to satisfy, they said, the demands of their bigoted one God who had appointed them his chosen people and had promised them all that foreign land."<ref name=adl/> In Australia, ''[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]'' apologized after running a cartoon which was interpreted as antisemitic. Communications Minister [[Malcolm Turnbull]] had phoned the ''Herald'''s editor to express concern.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mumbrella.com.au/sydney-morning-herald-apologises-jewish-cartoon-likened-nazi-propaganda-242387|title = Sydney Morning Herald apologises for Jewish cartoon likened to Nazi propaganda|date = 4 August 2014}}</ref> On 19 July, Turkish daily newspaper [[Yeni Akit]] used a picture of [[Adolf Hitler]] as the centerpiece for its daily word game, and the phrase "We long for you" [Seni arıyoruz] as the answer to the puzzle.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-07-19|title=Yeni Akit'ten Hitler göndermeli ırkçı bulmaca: Seni arıyoruz|url=http://www.diken.com.tr/yeni-akitten-hitler-gondermeli-irkci-bulmaca-seni-ariyoruz/|access-date=2020-12-22|website=Diken|language=en-US}}</ref>

=== Reaction of world leaders ===

UN chief Ban condemned the rise of antisemitism in a published statement, declaring that the conflict in the Middle East must not be used as a pretext for prejudice affecting social peace.<ref>Hatt, Anna. "[http://www.jpost.com/Operation-Protective-Edge/UN-chief-condemns-rise-in-anti-Semitic-attacks-370074 UN chief condemns rise in anti-Semitic attacks]." ''The Jerusalem Post''. 5 August 2014.</ref> The foreign ministers of France (Laurent Fabius), Germany (Frank-Walter Steinmeier) and Italy (Federica Mogherini) condemned antisemitic attacks and protests in a joint statement, saying "antisemitic rhetoric and hostility against Jews, attacks on people of Jewish belief and synagogues have no place in our societies." French president François Hollande declared that fighting antisemitism would be a "national cause".<ref>"[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/22/italy-france-germany-foreign-ministers-condemn-antisemitic-protests Foreign ministers of France, Germany and Italy condemn antisemitic protests]." ''The Guardian''. 22 July 2014.</ref> A spokesman for German Chancellor Angela Merkel stated that the Chancellor "sharply condemns the flare-up of violence and the antisemitic utterances" as "an attack on freedom and tolerance and an attempt to undermine our free democratic order. This is something we can’t and won’t accept."<ref>Patrick Donahue, Mark Deen and Gregory Viscusi. "[https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-07-22/europeans-condemn-antisemitism-as-protests-turn-racist.html Europeans Condemn Antisemitism as Protests Over Israel Turn Racist]." ''Bloomberg News''. 22 July 2014.</ref>

=== Holocaust survivors ===

Many Holocaust survivors were among the elderly in Israel who donated money to help IDF soldiers in Gaza, totaling over 100,000 shekels, saying "It's the least we can do". Some individuals compared helping the IDF to helping allied soldiers during WWII, with one saying "Now we must contribute to soldiers that are protecting us. My husband was a pilot, he fought for four years during the war and was seriously wounded. For me, donating is not a mitzva but rather a duty." and another saying "I served as an officer and a military doctor in the Red Army in the Soviet Union. It's the least we can do in this difficult atmosphere of war. As long as there's a continued threat to Israel's existence, we must all pitch in order to protect it."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4551922,00.html|title=Holocaust survivors donate to IDF soldiers|work=ynet|date=29 July 2014|last1=Curiel|first1=Ilana}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://hhcoalition.com/2014/08/14/holocaust-survivors-sponsoring-idf-soldiers-in-gaza/ |title=Holocaust Survivors Sponsoring IDF Soldiers in Gaza |work=Helping Hand Coalition |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140903073208/http://hhcoalition.com/2014/08/14/holocaust-survivors-sponsoring-idf-soldiers-in-gaza/ |archive-date=3 September 2014 }}</ref>

Other Holocaust survivors both inside and outside of Israel were shocked about the rising anti-Semitism masked as anti-Israel criticism, with one saying "It's ok not to agree with the Israeli government, like lots of people do over here. But if they are yelling 'kill all Jews' during protests, you haven't learned anything from the past." and another saying "I am deeply worried about the future of my children and grandchildren. Most of the elderly people are afraid. Everybody hates us. We are being surrounded by danger."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.middleeasteye.net/news/holocaust-survivors-fear-rise-anti-semitism-west-713835397|title=Holocaust survivors fear rise of anti-Semitism in West|work=Middle East Eye}}</ref>

Nobel laureate [[Elie Wiesel]] said Hamas must stop using children as human shields, adding "Do the two cultures that brought us the Psalms of David and the rich libraries of the Ottoman Empire not share a love of life, of transmitting wisdom and opportunity to their children? And is any of this discernible in the dark future offered by Hamas to Arab children, to be suicide bombers or human shields for rockets? Palestinian parents want a hopeful future for their children, just like Israeli parents do. And both should be joining together in peace."<ref>[http://edition.cnn.com/2014/08/03/world/meast/elie-wiesel-hamas-ad/ Nobel laureate Wiesel: Hamas must stop using children as human shields] CNN 3 August 2014</ref>

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