Sullivan's remarks came after US President Joe Biden denounced the attacks on Israel as "pure unadulterated evil," saying the stated purpose of the terrorist organisation Hamas is "to kill Jews."
Citing US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken's remarks, Palestine Ambassador to India, Adnan Abu Al-Haija refuted Israel's claims of "Iran's hand" behind the Hamas attack on Israel, and stated that unless the "Palestinian state is established with East Jerusalem as capital", the conflict wil
Blinken had previously responded to Republican criticisms of the deal made by the Biden administration with Iran, which involved unfreezing USD6 billion in funds in exchange for five US prisoners held in Iran.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated on Sunday that Hamas has grown stronger with Iran's support in recent years. However, he also mentioned that there is no direct evidence of Iran's involvement in the specific Hamas attack on Israel, ABC news reported on Sunday.
He emphasized that the terrorists behind these actions will face "grave consequences" and Israel will respond on its terms, at its own pace, and in the manner it deems appropriate.
A senior advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has expressed support for the 'surprise attack' launched by Hamas against Israel calling it a "proud operation", The Times of Israel reported.
Calling the Hamas rocket attack on Israel as "well prepared and well-funded", Israeli diplomat and former Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) Maya Kadosh has stressed on the involvement of Iran behind the deadly strikes.
He has also accused Iran of "funding and facilitating" the Hamas attack on Israel, emphasizing that this is not a routine incident, and Israel's response has to be "different".