The riots that erupted last night (Wednesday) in the United States over the announcement of the election of the elected president – Joe Biden At the US Congress on Capitol Hill, reactions from world leaders provoked. As mentioned, members of Congress convened to confirm the victory, but the debate was adjourned after supporters of the outgoing president Donald Trump They broke into the congress compound and confronted police forces on the spot. Casualties were also reported at the scene.
Meanwhile, the defense minister Bnei Gantz Condemned the incident: “The images from Washington hurt the hearts of everyone who believes in democracy. I did not believe I would see such images in the strongest democracy in the world. I hope that the horrific event will come to an end soon, and without any casualties. “
Maintaining the rule of law, respecting democratic procedures and respectful discourse. I hope the horrific event comes to an end soon, and without any casualties.
– Benny Gantz – Benny Gantz (@gantzbe) January 6, 2021
Chairman has a future, Yair Lapid, I wrote on his Twitter account: “I am shocked by the pictures in the United States. My heart goes out to my friends from Washington tonight, I hope that order will return soon and the exchange of powers will end. America should once again set an example for all Democrats in the world.”
I’m deeply saddened and shocked by the images from the United States. My thoughts are with all my friends in Washington tonight. We hope to see order restored and the transition of power completed. America needs to go back to being a role model for democracies across the world.
– Yair Lapid – Yair Lapid (@yairlapid) January 6, 2021
Tzipi Livni Referring to the incident on her Twitter account as well, she wrote: “Crazy what’s going on in the US now, but the good guys have won democratic elections and the inconceivable violence of a lot of instigators will remain a terrible episode but history.”
Crazy about what’s going on in the United States right now, but the good guys have won the democratic election and the inconceivable violence of a lot of instigators will remain a terrible episode but history.
– Tzipi Livni Tzipi Livni (@Tzipi_Livni) January 6, 2021
Chairman of Meretz, Nitzan Horowitz He also joined the condemnation of the events in Washington and wrote: “This is what happens when instigators, Pike News are spread, and democracy is despised. Even when Trump asks protesters to go home, he repeats his blatant lies and refuses to acknowledge his crushing defeat. A despicable man. Shame that someone like him came to the White House. It’s over in two weeks. “
This is what happens when you incite, spread Pike News, and despise democracy. Even when Trump asks the protesters to go home, he repeats his blatant lies and refuses to acknowledge his crushing defeat. A despicable man. Shame that a man like him came to the White House. In two weeks it’s over.
– Nitzan Horowitz Nitzan Horowitz Nitzan Horowitz (@NitzanHorowitz) January 6, 2021
EU Foreign Secretary Joseph Burrell referred to President-elect Biden’s remarks, saying “this is a small number of extremists” and reinforced it: “The power of American democracy will outweigh the extremists.”
I commend the words of President-elect @JoeBiden. The strength of US democracy will prevail over extremist individuals.
– Josep Borrell Fontelles (@JosepBorrellF) January 6, 2021
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed his condolences over the riots in Washington and said: “We are concerned and following what is happening minute by minute. I think the democratic institutions in the United States are strong, and I hope the situation will return to normal soon.”
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson called the incident a “shameful scene”. He added: “The United States advocates democracy in the world, so it is vital that the change of government be done in a quiet and orderly manner.” French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said: “Violence against American law is expressive An unfortunate attack on democracy“.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg expressed his astonishment at the riots and called for “The election results must be respected.” German Foreign Minister Heiko Mas also condemned the riots and said: “The enemies of democracy will relish these horrific sights from Washington.” .