# International responses to Israel anniversary

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/international-responses-to-israel-anniversary
> Updated: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2.

On the third anniversary of the Hamas attacks on Israel, international leaders and organizations have issued statements of condemnation and solidarity. 

In Germany, Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaffirmed support for Israel’s existence while advocating for a two-state solution as the most realistic path to peace. German religious and political leaders also addressed the rise of antisemitism, with some calling for its fight to be formally integrated into the state constitution. 

In the Balkans, Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Đurić expressed compassion for the victims and stated that Serbia maintains a principled stance of support for Israel. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the president of the M. T. Abraham Group called on the international community to reject antisemitism and ensure the crimes are not forgotten, while local entities were illuminated in remembrance of the victims.

## Claims

- Merz advocated for a two-state solution involving an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel to achieve regional peace. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- CSU General Secretary Martin Huber warned against rising antisemitism in Germany and criticized the Berlin Left Party. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- A group of rabbis and bishops called for the fight against antisemitism to be formally anchored in the Berlin state constitution. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Hamas terror attack on October 7, 2023, resulted in approximately 1,200 deaths and 251 kidnappings. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaffirmed Germany's support for Israel on the third anniversary of the Hamas attacks. (single source)
- The Research and Information Center on Antisemitism (RIAS) documented 8,725 antisemitic incidents in Germany in 2025. (single source)
- Bishop Heiner Wilmer stated that Israel's military response has resulted in over 70,000 deaths in the Gaza Strip. (single source)
- Federal Minister Alexander Dobrindt called for decisive action to protect Jewish institutions and people in Germany. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-07: Israel anniversary: Officials condemn Hamas attacks

On the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks, Serbian officials and the M. T. Abraham Group reaffirmed solidarity with Israel and condemned the terrorism and antisemitism.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/israel-anniversary-officials-condemn-hamas-attacks

### 2026-10-05: Germany leaders address Israel anniversary and rising antisemitism

On the third anniversary of the Hamas attacks, German leaders reaffirm support for Israel and call for a two-state solution while warning of rising antisemitism and demanding stronger legal protections.

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/berlin-mayor-pledges-protection-for-jewish-life-in-the-capital

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