Hamas hasslammed the allegation made by US National Security Council spokesman Brian Hughes that the movement “uses ambulances and more broadly human shields for terrorism” in Gaza. Hamas said that the claim reflects the Trump administration’s “understanding” of the Israeli occupation forces execution of Palestine Red Crescent Society paramedics and Civil Defence personnel in Rafah last month, reports the Middle East Monitor.
According to Hamas, the allegation by Hughes that it uses ambulances to provide cover for its resistance operations in Gaza is “mere lies devoid of any evidence” propagated by the US administration and the Israeli government to justify its “heinous” and documented crimes against paramedics and rescue workers.
“The video released by the New York Times confirmed the horrific nature of the crime committed by the fascist Israeli army against humanitarian aid workers, who are protected under international law,” said the movement. “It is one of hundreds of crimes perpetrated against paramedics, civil defence teams, UN staff and other civilian institutions throughout the months of aggression.”
Hamas called on the US to end its open support for the targeting of humanitarian efforts by Israel and the occupation state’s killing and burning of children and other civilians. It also called for an end to Israel’s violations of international laws, rather than granting Israeli war criminals legal and political cover to continue committing crimes against humanity.