Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi met the leaders of Palestine Freedom Fighters to discuss the ongoing situation, and to show his support for Palestine.
Members of Hamas, a group supported by Iran and in control of the Gaza Strip, infiltrated Israel in the early hours of Saturday, employing a massive rocket barrage as cover for their operation. The group called the operation, “Operation Al Aqsa Storm,” with the aim of liberation of important cities of Palestine.
The ongoing conflict has tragically resulted in nearly 1,000 fatalities thus far. Israel has reported over 600 lives lost, while Gaza’s health ministry has recorded 370 casualties. However, the exact numbers are still unknown, especially in the conflict areas.
Iran’s President Raisi expressed support for the legitimate defense of the Palestinian nation, stating this on state television. He also placed responsibility for regional security concerns on the “Zionist regime” (Israel) and its supporters, emphasizing the need for them to be held accountable for the crimes against the Palestinian Nation.
Raisi called upon Muslim governments to stand behind the Palestinian people in their struggle for freedom and their defense of the Palestinian Nation, and commended the “resistance” efforts of groups like Hamas and Islamic Jihad, as well as similar movements in nations such as Syria, Lebanon, and Iraq.Raisi engaged in discussions related to the Palestinian situation with leaders from both Hamas and Islamic Jihad, as confirmed by official media outlets. The meeting took place today.
According to the state news agency IRNA, he had separate phone conversations with Islamic Jihad’s secretary general, Ziyad al Nakhalah, and Hamas’ chief, Ismail Haniyeh, focusing on the developments in Palestine.
Khamenei’s Statement
Earlier the Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei’s Advisor also gave a statement supporting the Palestine’s War. In the message, the Iranian Supreme Leader said that Iran supports the Palestinians against the Israeli aggression. The statement came within hours of the surprise attack of the Hamas group in different cities to liberate them.