Statement by Nikki Haley on the Hamas War Against Israel

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Presidential candidate Nikki Haley released the following statement on Hamas' war against Israel:

"Hamas has declared war on Israel on the Jewish holiday of Shemini Atzeret and the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War. Make no mistake: Hamas is a bloodthirsty terrorist organization backed by Iran and determined to kill as many innocent lives as possible. The reports out of Israel are horrific with a stunning number of dead and wounded and should be universally condemned.

"Israel has every right to defend its citizens from terror. We must always stand with Israel and against this Iranian regime."