Martin Griffiths‚ the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator‚ insisted that Hamas is not a terrorist group‚ but rather a “political movement.” “In terms of Israel’s plans to eliminate Hamas and have them never be part of any future negotiation when it comes to Gaza‚ do you think that’s realistic?” a Sky News anchor asked him. “I think it’s very difficult‚ and as you say‚ I’ve worked with many‚ many‚ many different terrorist and insurgent groups. Hamas is not a terrorist group for us‚ of course‚ as you know. It’s a political movement‚” Griffiths answered‚ adding‚ “But‚ I think it is very‚ 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.” “According to @UNReliefChief Hamas is not a terrorist organization. They are a political organization‚ who from time to time murders‚ rapes and kidnaps civilians to let off steam. What an abomination the [UN]  has become‚” the state of Israel’s X feed declared. According to @UNReliefChief Hamas is not a terrorist organization. They are a political organization‚ who from time to time murders‚ rapes and kidnaps civilians to let off steam. What an abomination the @UN has become. pic.twitter.com/E6cEFjgMmd — Israel ישראל 🇮🇱 (@Israel) February 15‚ 2024 “Martin Griffiths‚ @UNReliefChief‚ denies Hamas is a terrorist organization. No wonder he is abusing his power to save Hamas’ skin after the deadliest terror attack since 9/11 instead of demanding its surrender‚” Israeli government spokesman Eylon Levy snapped. Martin Griffiths‚ @UNReliefChief‚ denies Hamas is a terrorist organization. No wonder he is abusing his power to save Hamas' skin after the deadliest terror attack since 9/11 instead of demanding its surrender. pic.twitter.com/0FIA3fmtDU — Eylon Levy (@EylonALevy) February 15‚ 2024 In an attempt to defend himself later‚ Griffiths tweeted‚ “Just to clarify: Hamas is not on the list of groups designated as terrorist organizations by the United Nations Security Council. This doesn’t make their acts of terror on 7 October any less horrific and reprehensible‚ as I’ve been saying all along.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Just to clarify: Hamas is not on the list of groups designated as terrorist organizations by the United Nations Security Council. This doesn't make their acts of terror on 7 October any less horrific and reprehensible‚ as I've been saying all along. — Martin Griffiths (@UNReliefChief) February 15‚ 2024 “Just to clarify: @UNReliefChief  you’re a Hamas apologist and your statements are an insult to every single victim of October 7th. Pathetic‚” the State of Israel’s X feed responded. Just to clarify: @UNReliefChief you’re a Hamas apologist and your statements are an insult to every single victim ofOctober 7th. Pathetic. https://t.co/blfZgLHyzl — Israel ישראל 🇮🇱 (@Israel) February 15‚ 2024 Griffiths did not explain why he called Hamas a “political movement.” The German Foreign Office X feed took issue with Griffiths‚ noting‚ “To make it crystal clear: The EU has listed Hamas as a terrorist organization and so have many others.” To make it crystal clear: The EU has listed Hamas as a terrorist organization and so have many others. — GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) February 15‚ 2024