LONDON (Palestine Foundation Information Center) UN Relief Chief Martin Griffiths told a representative from Sky News on Wednesday that he did not consider Hamas to be a terrorist group.
Asked about the feasibility of Israel’s military goal to eliminate Hamas, Griffiths responded, “Hamas is not a terrorist group for us, as you know, it is a political movement. But, I think it is very difficult to dislodge these groups without a negotiated solution; which includes their aspirations.”
“I cannot think of an example offhand of a place where a victory through warfare has succeeded against a well-entrenched group, terrorist or otherwise.”
Griffiths acknowledged the trauma caused by Hamas’s actions but underscored the necessity for Israel to establish relationships with its neighbors, regardless of the group’s political status.
He further expressed concerns about the humanitarian situation in Gaza, highlighting the challenges faced by Palestinians in accessing aid and finding safe havens amid ongoing military operations.
