Bahrain on Friday condemned the attack that took place in Tel Aviv late on Thursday, describing it as a "terrorist operation" and offering condolences to the families of the victims and the Israeli government.
"We reiterate the Kingdom of Bahrain's position that opposes all forms of terrorism and violence no matter the motives and the justifications," the foreign ministry said in a statement.
Later, the United Arab Emirates' embassy in Israel tweeted its condemnation of the attack, offering condolences to the families of the victims.
"Another murderous attack in Israel," French President Emmanuel Macron wrote in Hebrew in a Facebook post. "Following the terrorist attack in the heart of Tel Aviv yesterday, France is on the side of the citizens of Israel more than ever."
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Friday condemned the terrorist attack on Tel Aviv's Dizengoff Street that saw three Israelis killed.
The killing of Palestinian and Israeli civilians only leads to further deterioration, Abbas said, urging a return to stability amid Ramadan and the upcoming Passover and Easter holidays, according to the Palestinian news agency WAFA.
However, Abbas further warned against Israeli settlers using the incident as an excuse to carry out attacks against Palestinians and warned against the dangers of continuing "repeated incursions into al-Aqsa Mosque and the provocative actions of extremist settlers everywhere."
The PA president is one of many prominent international figures to react to the attack.
According to Army Radio, The Turkish Embassy in Israel said: "We condemn the terrorist attack in Tel Aviv and are concerned about the increase in the number of [violent] events in recent times. We send our condolences to the people of Israel."
Chairman of the Defense Affairs, Interior & Foreign Affairs Committee at the UAE Federal National Council roundly condemned the violence, saying, "The holy month of Ramadan is a month of worship and reflection, but the terrorists always chose Ramadan to kill innocent people. We as Muslim[s] should take a firm action against these terrorists."
The holy month of Ramadan is a month of worship and reflection, but the terrorists always choose Ramadan to kill innocent people. We as Muslim should take a firm action against these terrorists #terrorist
— د. علي النعيمي (@Dralnoaimi) April 8, 2022
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock condemned the Thursday evening attack, labeling the perpetrators "cowards."
"In yet another heinous terrorist attack in Israel, cowards attacked normal Tel Aviv citizens enjoying the evening before Shabbat," Baerbock tweeted. "We mourn those killed and grieve with their families. Our thoughts are with the injured and with the emergency responders who are caring for them."
In yet another heinous #terrorist attack in #Israel, cowards attacked normal #TelAviv citizens enjoying the evening before Shabbat. We mourn those killed and grieve with their families. Our thoughts are with the injured and with the emergency responders who are caring for them.
— Außenministerin Annalena Baerbock (@ABaerbock) April 7, 2022
"My solidarity is with the people of Israel, who have every right to live their lives free from terror and fear," tweeted German Ambassador to Israel Susanne Wasum-Rainer. "We stand by your side."
We are hearing news about another attack on civilians in the heart of #TelAviv. My thoughts are with all victims and their families. My solidarity is with the people of Israel, who have every right to live their lifes free from terror and fear. We stand by your side.
— Susanne.Wasum-Rainer (@GerAmbTLV) April 7, 2022
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken released a statement on Thursday following the terror attack in Tel Aviv. "Americans are, once again, grieving with the Israeli people in the wake of another deadly terrorist attack, which took the lives of two innocent victims and wounded many more in Tel Aviv," he said.
We strongly condemn the terrorist attack that occurred in Israel today. We are thinking of the victims of today’s attack and the families of those killed. May the memories of those who passed be a blessing.
— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) April 8, 2022
"Our hearts go out to the families and other loved ones of those killed, and we wish a speedy recovery to the injured," the statement reads. "We are closely following developments and will continue to be in regular contact with our Israeli partners, with whom we stand resolutely in the face of senseless terrorism and violence."
US Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides tweeted: “Horrified to see another cowardly terror attack on innocent civilians, this time in Tel Aviv. Praying for peace and sending condolences to the victims and their families. This has to stop!”
Horrified to see another cowardly terror attack on innocent civilians, this time in Tel Aviv. Praying for peace, and sending condolences to the victims and their families. This has to stop!
— Ambassador Tom Nides (@USAmbIsrael) April 7, 2022
"[I am] appalled by another heinous attack this evening in Tel Aviv," noted UN special coordinator for the Middle East peace process Tor Wennesland, adding that he "Deplore[s] the welcoming of this attack by Hamas; there is no glory in terror. These acts must stop now and be condemned by all."
Appalled by another heinous attack this evening in TelAviv. My deepest condolences to the families of the victims & wishing a speedy recovery to the injured. Deplore the welcoming of this attack by Hamas; there is no glory in terror. These acts must stop now & be condemned by all
— Tor Wennesland (@TWennesland) April 7, 2022
"I strongly condemn the terrorist attack last night in Tel Aviv, this being the fourth terrorist attack in Israel since end of March," noted Swedish Foreign Minister Anne Linde.
I strongly condemn the terrorist attack last night in Tel Aviv, this being the fourth terrorist attack in Israel since end of March. My thoughts are with the victims and their families.
— Ann Linde (@AnnLinde) April 8, 2022
Dimiter Tzantchev, the European Union's ambassador to Israel, tweeted that he was "deeply worried" by the reports of the terror attack in Tel Aviv. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. The EU stands with Israel."
Deeply worried about reports about another terror attack against Israeli civilians, this time in the heart of Tel Aviv. Appalling. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. The EU stands with Israel
— Dimiter Tzantchev (@DTzantchev) April 7, 2022
"Appalled by the latest reports from Tel Aviv, where innocent people enjoying a Thursday night with friends and family were targeted by gunfire," remarked UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss. "The UK stands with Israel and against this abhorrent violence."
Appalled by the latest reports from Tel Aviv, where innocent people enjoying a Thursday night with friends and family were targeted by gunfire. The UK stands with Israel and against this abhorrent violence.
— Liz Truss (@trussliz) April 7, 2022
Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg tweeted that he was "deeply shocked by the reports of another heinous terror attack."
He added: "In these dark hours we stand by the people of Israel."
Deeply shocked by the reports of another heinous terror attack in the heart of #TelAviv. As police operation is still ongoing our thoughts are with the victims and their families of the appalling attack. In these dark hours we stand by the people of #Israel.
— Alexander Schallenberg (@a_schallenberg) April 7, 2022
"Poland in strongest terms condemns another deadly terrorist attack in Tel Aviv last night, which took the lives of innocent people," tweeted Polish Foreign Ministry spokesperson Łukasz Jasina.
"Attacks against civilians must stop immediately. We stand with Israel in these difficult days."
Attacks against civilians must stop immediately. We stand with Israel in these difficult days
— Łukasz Jasina (@RzecznikMSZ) April 8, 2022
"Another shocking terror attack on innocent people, this time at Dizengoff St in Tel Aviv. It’s desperately sad to say it again: deepest condolences to the victims and their families and hopes that the injured recover quickly," tweeted Australian Ambassador to Israel Paul Griffiths.
Another shocking terror attack on innocent people, this time at Dizengoff St in Tel Aviv. It’s desperately sad to say it again: deepest condolences to the victims and their families and hopes that the injured recover quickly. stands with .
— Paul Griffiths (@AusAmbIsrael) April 7, 2022
The attack was the latest in a series of deadly attacks that began last month in Beersheba, Hadera and Bnei Brak. So far, 13 people have been killed in the attacks.
Reuters contributed to this report.