Summary
The Hamas leader who, in Debunking the Genocide Allegations, stated at the beginning of the war: “We are not responsible for Gaza’s civilians. Israel and the UN are responsible.” (Debunking the Genocide Allegations: A Reexamination of the Israel-Hamas War from October 7, 2023 to June 1, 2025, PDF p.62).
Details
- Abu Marzouk’s statement is cited in the argument that treating Hamas forces as aid protectors rather than looters is disingenuous (PDF p.62, note 161).
- In an October 2023 interview he stated that the tunnels were built to protect Hamas fighters from airstrikes, that “we fight from within the tunnels”, and that responsibility for protecting civilians lay with the UN and the occupying force, Israel (PDF p.74, note 238, MEMRI TV, October 27, 2023).
Related pages
Debunking the Genocide Allegations: A Reexamination of the Israel-Hamas War from October 7, 2023 to June 1, 2025, Hamas, Human shields