LeBron James condemns Hamas killings, condemns ‘tragic’ and ‘unacceptable’ attacks in Israel in joint statement with Maverick Carter: ‘Murder and violence against innocent people is terror doctrine”

LeBron James condemns Hamas attacks in Israel, calls killing of Israeli civilians ‘tragic’ and ‘unacceptable’

“The destruction being inflicted on Israel is tragic and unacceptable. Hamas’ murder and violence against innocent people is terrorism,” he wrote in a letter signed with business partner Maverick Carter.

“The SpringHill Company family extends our deepest condolences to Israel and the Jewish community. We pray for peace in the region and reaffirm our continued commitment to combating all forms of hatred.

“We must all work to ensure that this tragedy does not spread further hatred, racism and anti-Semitism.”

Violence erupted on Saturday as Israeli civilians in southern Israel were attacked and killed by Hamas, some of whom were also taken hostage.

Hamas has targeted kibbutz and even music festival attendees, and IDF spokesman Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricks said on Wednesday that 1,200 people had been killed in the attacks.

Hamas is believed to have taken 150 hostages, including Americans, and threatened to execute them if Israel launched a ground invasion of Gaza.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also accused Hamas terrorists on Wednesday of beheading soldiers and raping women.

His claims of beheading have not been independently confirmed, but rescuers and witnesses described horrific scenes.

Meanwhile, Gaza’s health ministry said 1,100 people were killed and more than 5,300 injured as Netanyahu vowed to “crush and destroy” Hamas.

After the attack, the Israeli army carried out airstrikes on Gaza and blocked the supply of fuel, food, water and medicine to Gaza.