In a strong and decisive move, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced the banning of all Hamas activities in Germany. This decision comes in the wake of the militant group’s unprecedented attack on Israel over the weekend.
During a speech before parliament in Berlin on Thursday morning, Scholz further proclaimed that the Palestinian solidarity network called Samidoun will also face prohibition.
It is important to note that Hamas is already designated as a terrorist organization by both the European Union and the United States.
The Samidoun association drew heavy criticism after celebrating the attack on Israel by distributing sweets in Berlin’s Neukölln district.
Scholz expressed his strong condemnation, saying, “This behavior is not only despicable, but it also goes against our country’s core values. We simply cannot tolerate hatred, incitement, and anti-Semitism.”
Hamas, the militant group responsible for ruling Gaza, launched a surprise and large-scale attack on Israeli civilian communities on Saturday.
In response, Israel has initiated ongoing airstrikes on the densely populated coastal enclave.
Tragically, the conflict has already resulted in the loss of over 1,000 lives on both sides.
