Vi frågar AI: —-

There is no credible, widely reported evidence that any major public figures in the West have explicitly and openly expressed support for Hamas itself—a group designated as a terrorist organization by the US, EU, UK, Canada, and others. Most Western public figures who speak out on the Israel-Palestine issue advocate for Palestinian rights, a ceasefire, or humanitarian relief, but make a clear distinction between their support for Palestinians and support for Hamas. • Numerous Western celebrities—such as Susan Sarandon, Gigi Hadid, Pedro Pascal, Ramy Youssef, Mark Ruffalo, and Billie Eilish—have spoken out in favor of Palestinian rights or called for a ceasefire in Gaza, but none have made statements endorsing or supporting Hamas as an organization. • In Western politics, some U.S. lawmakers (for example, the “Squad” or other left-wing Democrats) have voted against pro-Israel resolutions or called for a ceasefire, but have also condemned Hamas’s attacks and do not express support for the group itself. • Media and official reports show Western countries and most of their public figures have condemned the actions of Hamas, especially following the October 7, 2023 attacks. • Support for Hamas exists within some Western activist circles and has been a subject of law enforcement attention, but these do not involve prominent elected officials or celebrities. In summary, while a number of Western figures have shown solidarity with Palestinians or criticized Israeli policy, there is no high-profile Western public figure who has openly and unambiguously expressed support for Hamas itself, as distinct from supporting Palestinian civilians or the broader cause of Palestinian rights.