"The United States unequivocally condemns the unprovoked attacks by Hamas terrorists against Israeli civilians," reads a statement from the White House.

"The loss of life in Israel as a result of the violent, calculated and unprovoked attack by Hamas is heartbreaking," reads a statement by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

"The unprovoked terror attack today and the murders of innocent Israeli citizens are a stark reminder of the brutality of Hamas and Iran-backed extremists," reads a statement by congressman and house speaker contender Jim Jordan.

"This ignominious, unprovoked, and barbaric attack on Israel must be met with world condemnation and unequivocal support for the Jewish state's right to self-defense," tweeted presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr.

"This is an 'unprovoked attack on civilians': Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg," reads a recent Fox News report.

"Unprovoked aggression by Hamas terrorists," reads a tweet by former secretary of state Mike Pompeo.

"I forcefully condemn these cowardly, horrifying, unprovoked attacks on Israel by Hamas," tweeted congressman John Fetterman.