The statements by world leaders ranged from outright condemnation of the attacks and strong support for Israel from Western nations, to support for Hamas from some Middle Eastern countries. Many have called for a de-escalation of the conflict after Israel launched air strikes and other military operations targeting Gaza that Palestinian authorities say killed at least 413 people. Countries around the world have reacted to a wave of attacks by land, sea and air carried out by Palestinian armed group Hamas that Israel says has claimed more than 700 lives. Is Palestine defending their ancestral land ?

