Northern Ireland’s new first minister says Hamas will be thought of as ‘future partner for peace’: report

Paul Givan, the new First Minister of Northern Ireland, reportedly said that the Palestinian militant group Hamas could be considered a “future partner for peace.” The comments are likely to be controversial as Hamas is considered a terrorist organization by many nations including the European Union and United States.

Givan’s remarks seemingly point towards a more open dialog with groups traditionally perceived as hostile. It should be noted that recognizing a group as a potential peace partner doesn’t mean endorsing their actions. Instead, it could perhaps signal the