US applauds Germany’s ban on Hamas activities

Germany has decided to ban activities that support Hamas, a decision that aligns with the European Union’s comprehensive designation to restrict and criminalise support for the terrorist organisation.

The United States has warmly welcomed this development, underscoring the global effort to hold Hamas accountable for its actions.

The statement from the US emphasises the dangerous nature of Hamas, citing its involvement in barbaric actions and its role in perpetuating the suffering of the Palestinian people throughout the ongoing crisis. The terrorist group’s actions have drawn widespread condemnation for their impact on the Palestinian population.

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The United States is urging governments worldwide to take action within their own legal frameworks to ensure that Hamas is held responsible for its continued terrorist activities. The international community, in collaboration with allies and partners, remains committed to countering Hamas and other deadly terrorist organizations.

Crucially, the statement stresses that the Palestinian people themselves are not to blame for the actions of Hamas. The terror group’s activities do not represent the aspirations of the Palestinian population, who deserve to live in safety, dignity, and peace.

Read below the full statement:

“The United States welcomes Germany’s decision to ban activities supporting Hamas, which builds on the EU’s designation to fully restrict and criminalize support of the terrorist group.

“As the world witnessed on October 7, Hamas is a dangerous terrorist organization, which engages in barbaric actions and has compounded and perpetuated the suffering of the Palestinian people at every step of this crisis.

“We urge other governments around the world to take action under their own authorities to hold Hamas accountable as it seeks to sustain its terrorist activities.

“We will continue to work with allies and partners around the world to counter Hamas and other deadly terrorist organizations. Palestinians are not to blame and should not continue to suffer for Hamas’ horrific terrorist attacks. Hamas does not represent the aspirations of the Palestinian people, who deserve to live in safety, dignity, and peace.”