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Hasan Piker's defense of Hamas having 'right to resist militarily' draws condemnation from human rights groups
Hasan Piker, a Twitch streamer, defended Hamas' 'right to resist militarily' during a CNN interview, downplaying the group's anti-women and anti-LGBTQ stances. A bipartisan House resolution condemned his rhetoric, which some lawmakers claimed supported the organization. Piker, featured in a documentary episode, stated he 'votes for Hamas over Israel' due to the Palestinian resistance's 'internationally recognized right to resist.'
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