UN Official Faces Backlash for Not Labeling Hamas as Terrorist Group

Martin Griffiths, a senior UN official, sparked controversy by stating Hamas is not considered a terrorist organization by the UN, drawing criticism from Israel and other nations.

• Martin Griffiths, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, claimed on Sky News that Hamas is seen as a political movement, not a terrorist group by the UN.
• The statement led to widespread condemnation from Israel, Germany, and other countries, with accusations of Griffiths being a 'Hamas apologist'.
• Griffiths clarified that Hamas is not on the UN Security Council's list of designated terrorist organizations, but acknowledged their acts of terror on October 7 as horrific.
• Israeli officials and international responses highlight the divide between the UN's stance and the global recognition of Hamas as a terrorist organization.
• The controversy underscores the challenges in addressing terrorism and political movements within international diplomacy.

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