The Cradle: ❗️Statement by Hamas: “We condemn the decision by the European Union Council to broaden...

❗️Statement by Hamas:

“We condemn the decision by the European Union Council to broaden sanctions against the Hamas and Islamic Jihad movements and to include a number of their political leaders on its lists. We consider it unjust and entirely biased in favor of the occupation's narrative, reflecting a policy of double standards in dealing with the Palestinian cause.

This decision comes as the occupation government continues to commit crimes of genocide, starvation, and forced displacement against our people and violates the ceasefire agreement, while the European Union turns a blind eye to these documented violations of international law and chooses to sanction political leaders who defend their people's legitimate rights.

The attempt to criminalize the Palestinian resistance will not change the fact that our people are under occupation, their resistance is a legitimate right guaranteed by all laws and humanitarian norms, and the occupation is the root of the conflict and source of instability. Additionally, the targeting of political leaders confirms that these sanctions come as a response to pressure from the occupation and are not based on standards of justice.

We call on the European Union to review its biased policies, cease providing political cover for the occupation, and work to hold its leaders accountable instead of prosecuting the victims. We affirm that these measures will not undermine the will of our Palestinian people or their commitment to their legitimate national rights, especially freedom, self-determination, ending the occupation, and establishing the Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital.“