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Abu Ali ExpressPolitics

Pompeo Slams Macron's Hamas Remarks as Ignorant and Deceitful

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Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo denounced French President Emmanuel Macron's assertion that Hamas is not very active in the West Bank. Pompeo called the claim outrageous and a mix of ignorance and deliberate cover-up of terrorism.

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  • Pompeo calls Macron's Hamas claim outrageous.
  • He links the claim to Western ignorance of terrorism.
  • Pompeo accuses critics of deliberately covering up terrorism.
  • He expresses contempt for this mindset.
Pompeo Slams Macron's Hamas Remarks as Ignorant and Deceitful
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Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo strongly criticized French President Emmanuel Macron's recent statement that Hamas has "never been particularly active in the West Bank." Pompeo described Macron's claim as "outrageous" and indicative of a mindset among many of Israel's Western detractors that combines ignorance with a deliberate cover-up of terrorism.

Pompeo's remarks, made in response to Macron's comments, highlighted what he sees as a disturbing trend of downplaying or ignoring the reality of Hamas's activities. He expressed contempt for this approach, suggesting it fuels anti-Israel sentiment by misrepresenting the threat posed by the terrorist organization.

The former top diplomat's statement underscores a significant point of contention regarding the perception and handling of Hamas, particularly concerning its presence and operations beyond the Gaza Strip.

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