Missouri lawmakers and organizations are reacting with concern and outrage to a surprise attack by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on Israel on Saturday. The following statements were made on the X social media platform and are listed in chronological order as they were posted.

7:32 a.m.

Make no mistake, these are innocent civilians in Israel being targeted and slaughtered by Hamas terrorists.

Israel has the absolute right to defend itself and we stand with them unequivocally as they defend themselves against this unprovoked act of war.

— Ann Wagner (@RepAnnWagner) October 7, 2023

8:35 a.m.

Hamas terrorists are deliberately targeting innocent civilians in Israel in despicable acts of war. I stand with Israel and support Israel’s right of self-defense as they defend their people and their homeland. Now as ever, the United States must support Israel https://t.co/gQQGPS5rpJ

— Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) October 7, 2023

9:33 a.m.

Americans are waking up to shocking news as Israel was attacked last night. These brutal terrorist attacks have left dozens dead and hundreds wounded, and were carried out by Iran-backed terrorist group Hamas. Israel has every right to defend itself.

— Eric Schmitt (@Eric_Schmitt) October 7, 2023

9:35 a.m.

I strongly condemn Hamas’s unprovoked attack on Israel. We mourn the loss of innocent life and pray for their families.https://t.co/B550zqtJ4A

— Wesley Bell (@WesleyBell4MO) October 7, 2023

11:07 a.m.

RELEASE: Abraham Accords Caucus Co-Chairs Condemn Hamas Attack on Israel

Read the full statement here.https://t.co/fvUZHiwBtq

— Ann Wagner (@RepAnnWagner) October 7, 2023

12:29 p.m. 

I am saddened and heartbroken to see Hamas, an Iranian backed terrorist organization, attack Israel and target innocent civilians in their pursuit of the destruction of Israel and her people.

As a Jewish American, I will always #StandWithIsrael

— Adam Schwadron (@AJSchwadron) October 7, 2023

3:24 p.m.

The shocking and unprovoked attacks on our nation’s closest ally, Israel, cannot stand. Israel has a right to respond and defend itself against these terrorists threats.

I stand with Israel. Missouri stands with Israel. The United States must stand with Israel.

— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) October 7, 2023

8:11 p.m.

My statement on the ongoing violence in Palestine and Israel ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/NIt9G7aLMI

— Congresswoman Cori Bush (@RepCori) October 7, 2023

October 8 @4:03 p.m.