I have no sympathy for Hamas. I have great sympathy for ordinary people who are struggling within Gaza.
Barack Obama: “I have no sympathy for Hamas. I have great sympathy for ordinary people who are struggling within Gaza.”
Editor's note · Context
Obama expresses his lack of sympathy for Hamas while showing concern for the civilians in Gaza.
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