No. 78

The American Hellenic Institute, advocates for the rule of law, has issued the following statement:

“We unequivocally and strongly condemn the horrific terrorist attack and unprecedented unprovoked assault on Israel by Hamas, a terrorist organization.

“Our deepest sympathies are with the families of the innocent victims who lost their lives, and our thoughts are with those who have been injured or taken hostage by Hamas.

“We stand with Israel, an ally of the United States.  Israel, along with our allies Greece and the Republic of Cyprus cooperate in a trilateral partnership to advance peace and stability in the Eastern Mediterranean and broader region. By contrast, for over a decade Turkey has supported Hamas.  This support has contributed to the control which Hamas holds over Gaza.  That Turkey would align itself with an organization which is universally recognized as a terrorist organization should be intolerable to US policy makers.”