Palestinian ambassador to UK Husam Zomlot when asked if he condemns October 7 Attacks: I reject the question; it reflects racism, double standard, and dehumanizes Palestinians; Hamas is part of the Palestinian social fabric
Palestinian Ambassador to the United Kingdom Husam Zomlot told Bronwen Maddox, director and chief executive of Chatham House, in a September 2, 2025 interview that Hamas is part of the Palestinian, national, and social fabric.
When Maddox asked him whether he condemned what Hamas did on October 7, Zomlot laughed, as did members of the audience, and replied that he is against targeting civilians.
However, he said he rejects the question, which he argued reflects a double standard, racism, and dehumanization directed toward Palestinians.