Hamas & Oren Marmorstein

Hamas: Hamas was already on the UN blacklist for sexual violence and its continued inclusion is used by Israel to highlight the perceived injustice of being listed alongside a militant group. The report reiterates accusations against Hamas for sexual violence during the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel.

Oren Marmorstein: As an Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Oren Marmorstein condemned Israel's inclusion on the blacklist, describing the UN's decision as 'shameful and absurd' and accusing the organization of unfairly targeting Israel.

Hamas: Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, was cited by Israel as the reason for the blockade, with Israel calling the flotilla a 'PR stunt at the service of Hamas'. Hamas condemned Israel's interception as piracy.

Oren Marmorstein: Oren Marmorstein, Israel's foreign ministry spokesman, confirmed the deportation of all foreign activists and reiterated Israel's stance against breaching the naval blockade on Gaza.

Hamas: Hamas's October 7, 2023, invasion and massacre were cited by Israel and the US as reasons to describe the decision to recognize a Palestinian state as a 'reward for terrorism'.

Oren Marmorstein: Oren Marmorstein, spokesman for Israel's foreign ministry, condemned the sanctions as 'disgraceful' and an attempt to impose a political stance on Israel.

Oren Marmorstein: Oren Marmorstein, Israel's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, stated that Hamas was responsible for the consequences of its ceasefire violation and attributed the high death toll to Hamas using civilians as human shields.

Oren Marmorstein: Oren Marmorstein, spokesperson for Israel's Foreign Ministry, expressed concerns about targeted attacks against the Jewish community in Australia.