Hasan Piker Calls Hamas More Moderate, Drawing ADL and RJC Condemnation
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 21
Hasan Piker Calls Hamas More Moderate, Drawing ADL and RJC Condemnation
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 21
Summary
Hasan Piker said in a Wednesday Channel 4 interview that Hamas is "far more moderate" than at its inception, then said he did not care about the group’s "domestic functions" in Gaza.
Matt Frei challenged him with reports from Palestinian journalists that Hamas is unpopular in Gaza and violently represses dissent, but Piker blamed much of its brutality on Israeli occupation.
ADL on Friday called the remarks outrageous, citing Hamas’ October 7 attack, continued abuse of Palestinians and its status as a U.S.-designated terrorist organization since 1997.
RJC also condemned Piker, pointing to his past praise of Hamas and pressing Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and other progressives who have appeared with him to answer for those ties.
Piker said he does not support Hamas governing Gaza and acknowledged October 7 war crimes, but argued Palestinians still retain a right to armed resistance.