“Hamas is not a terrorist group but a ” said Martin Griffiths, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator.
“Hamas is not a terrorist group. For us, of course, as you know, it’s a political movement,” Martin Griffiths was quoted as saying during the interview with Sky News.
Martin Griffiths has been slammed by Israeli leaders for the statement he made during an interview with Sky News.
The UN official’s statement came following a question whether Israel insistence on removal of Hamas from any future Palestinian government was realistic.
The UN official’s statement came following a question whether Israel insistence on removal of Hamas from any future Palestinian government was realistic.