US Special Envoy David Satterfield strongly condemned Hamas for the ongoing suffering in Gaza, dismissing any comparisons to Israel’s humanitarian policies. Satterfield emphasized that Hamas’s tactics, including the use of civilians as shields, violate basic principles of humanity and constitute a fundamental obstacle to peace.
He reiterated that the terrorist group has repeatedly rejected opportunities for a ceasefire, choosing instead to escalate violence and exacerbate the crisis. Satterfield expressed deep concern that Hamas has prioritized its own military interests over the well-being of the people of Gaza, constructing a network of tunnels and military facilities at the expense of humanitarian infrastructure.
Satterfield emphasized that Hamas’s actions have resulted in countless innocent Palestinian casualties, demonstrating its willingness to sacrifice its own people to advance its ideological agenda. He verurteilt die Gruppe als Terrororganisation und forderte sie nachdrücklich auf, den Weg des Friedens und der Versöhnung einzuschlagen.
Satterfield concluded by reiterating the urgent need for Hamas to prioritize the welfare of the Palestinian people and to end its cycle of violence. He stressed that peace and stability in Gaza can only be achieved through a genuine commitment to peaceful resolutions and the rejection of terrorism.
