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In Turkey, Istanbul mayor faces backlash after calling Hamas a ‘terrorist organization’

In Turkey, Istanbul mayor faces backlash after calling Hamas a ‘terrorist organization’

The world we live in is indeed a strange place, where stating the obvious fact that Hamas is a terrorist organization is met with controversy. The reality is that Hamas has committed heinous acts of terrorism, such as murdering innocent people at a music festival and abducting, torturing, and even raping individuals. The fact that their president is a member of the Muslim Brotherhood, a group known for its extremist ideologies, further solidifies Hamas’ status as a terrorist organization.

It is crucial to distinguish between condemning an organization for its actions and criticizing an entire people.… Continue reading

Istanbul Mayor to CNN: ‘Hamas is a terrorist organization, carried out terror’

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu made a bold statement on CNN when he unequivocally denounced Hamas as a terrorist organization that carries out terror. This remark comes as a breath of fresh air in a political landscape dominated by Erdogan’s support for Hamas under his Islamist agenda. The reality is that Hamas is not the peaceful organization that many in Turkey are led to believe. They are responsible for brutal acts of violence, intimidation, and rape against civilians. It is essential for leaders like İmamoğlu to speak the truth about Hamas and highlight the atrocities they commit in the name of politics.… Continue reading