Central Asian Governments React to the Israel-Palestine Conflict – The Diplomat

Following a terrorist attack by Hamas on October 7, Israel declared war on the group and began a brutal ground operation in Gaza that has left more than 7,500 dead – including many children – in three weeks. How have Central Asian governments reacted to the Israel-Palestine conflict?

Four of the five Central Asian states quickly issued statements expressing alarm at the severity of the conflict. (Turkmenistan, predictably, has remained silent.)

Tajikistan’s statement, issued on October 8, makes no specific reference to Israel,…