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On Thursday, 12 October, at an event held at the Jewish Community Centre to show solidarity with the State of Israel, Speaker of the Saeima Daiga Mieriņa addressed the attendees to express heartfelt support: "Our hearts and minds are with you at this time."

The Speaker of the Saeima pointed out that, over the course of a few days, thousands of missiles had targeted the cities of Israel from the Gaza Strip, attacking civilians and clearly demonstrating the intention to maximise damage while harming as many people as possible. "We clearly and unequivocally condemn these attacks. There is no sensible reason why innocent people, including children, should be subjected to such a tragedy," said Mieriņa.

"The acts of terrorism you are currently experiencing are unacceptable and in clear violation of international law and human rights. The actions of terrorist groups must be condemned always and everywhere, and they must come to an end," said the Speaker of the Saeima. "With our sincerest condolences and hope for peace, we are here to support you," Mieriņa concluded her speech.

In response to the large-scale coordinated attack on the State of Israel by the terrorist organisation Hamas, today the Saeima adopted a statement, in which MPs express their unwavering and firm support for the State of Israel and solidarity with Israel, underlining its right and duty to defend itself against such violent large-scale attacks in accordance with international law. Members of the Saeima unequivocally condemn the terrorist attacks committed by Hamas against Israel and its people and insist that Hamas immediately cease attacking civilians and targeting civil infrastructure and release all hostages. 

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