Romania stands with Israel – this is the message the Romanian authorities sent to Israel and the international community after the surprise attacks of Hamas on Israel.
Solidarity messages were sent from the Presidency and Government. Also, as mentioned by Israel’s ambassador to Bucharest during an interview for the local media, Romanian authorities from all levels were in permanent contact with their counterparts in Israel.
Romania’s President Klaus Johannis posted this message on X, the former Twitter:
Romania strongly condemns this morning’s rocket attacks against Israel. We stand in full solidarity with Israel in these terrible moments. Our thoughts are with the families of victims and with those who are under fire.
Klaus Johannis on Hamas attacks on Israel
Also, Romania’s PM Marcel Ciolacu condemned the attacks on Israel:
Terrible news coming from Israel this morning. We stand in full solidarity with Israel and condemn the rocket attacks against Israel. We send our condolences to the families and ask for these attacks to immediately stop.
Romania’s PM Marcel Ciolacu on the war in Israel
Images on social media, with hundreds of Israelis and other nationalities among the victims, horrified the viewers and strengthened their support for the state of Israel. Meanwhile, Romania doubled the flights to Israel at night to bring home a few hundred nationals on pilgrimage or vacation, as reported by Valahia News.
