UN Aid Chief Martin Griffiths, who made headlines in February after claiming that “Hamas is not a terrorist group,” introduced on X Monday that he was resigning from his place within the United Nations.
The 72-year-old is resigning for causes regarding his well-being, LBC reported. Griffiths contracted COVID-19 in late 2023 and is reportedly now struggling with long-COVID.
“After three years on the job, I’ve knowledgeable @antonioguterres of my intention to step down in June,” Griffiths wrote. “To everybody at @UNOCHA, it has been the privilege of my life. I’m deeply in your debt.
“To all companions and supporters, thanks for championing the reason for individuals in crises.”
After 3 years on the job, I have informed @antonioguterres of my intention to step down in June.
To everyone at @UNOCHA, it’s been the privilege of my life. I am deeply in your debt.
To all partners and supporters, thank you for championing the cause of people in crises.
— Martin Griffiths (@UNReliefChief) March 25, 2024
‘Hamas is not a terrorist group.’
Griffiths instructed a consultant from Sky Information in the final month that he didn’t take into account Hamas as a terrorist group.
Requested in regards to the feasibility of Israel’s army aim to eradicate Hamas and disallow the terrorist group from having any governing say in Gaza, Griffiths responded, “Hamas will not be a terrorist group for us; as you recognize, it’s a political motion. However, it is extremely tough to dislodge these teams and not use a negotiated resolution that incorporates their aspirations.
“I can’t consider an instance offhand of a spot where a victory via warfare has succeeded in opposition to a well-entrenched group, terrorist or in any other case.”
Talking of Hamas’s October 7 assault, Griffiths stated he had a “full understanding” of the “trauma” it had prompted Israel; however, that Israel would wish to construct a relationship with its neighbours regardless.
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