ALWAGHT- Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs characterized the Al-Aqsa Storm operation, launched by Hamas against the Israeli regime in October 2023, as a defining moment in the history of the Palestinian people.
Seventy-six years after the occupation of Palestinian land, the violation of fundamental rights, particularly the right to self-determination, continues to afflict the Palestinian people. This ongoing injustice poses a significant threat to regional peace and stability, affecting the Muslim Ummah and free nations worldwide. The Zionist regime has pursued policies of genocide, displacement, and the desecration of Islamic holy sites, with support from Western powers, especially the US.
The October 7, 2023, "Al-Aqsa Storm" operation by Palestinian resistance marked a critical turning point in their fight against the Zionist occupation. This operation was a direct response to decades of occupation and violence. Over the past year, the Zionist regime has escalated its campaign of genocide, terrorism, and mass killings, especially in Gaza and the West Bank. These actions have drawn widespread global condemnation, with increasing calls for the prosecution of the regime’s leaders for war crimes.
Despite relentless attacks by the Zionist regime, which has caused extensive destruction and loss of life, the resistance remains unbroken and even more motivated. The martyrdom of key figures like Ismail Haniyeh and Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah has further galvanized the resistance, with their sacrifices strengthening the cause for Palestinian liberation.
The resistance is no longer limited to Palestine and Lebanon but has become a global movement against Zionist oppression. The Zionist regime, which continues to target civilians and non-military infrastructure, is seen as an emblem of state-sponsored terrorism. These acts, including war crimes and genocide, are violations of international law, and calls for accountability grow louder.
Iran strongly condemns the Israeli regime’s crimes and holds the US and Western allies accountable for their support. It reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the Palestinian and Lebanese people’s liberation struggles and calls for regional unity among Muslim and Arab nations to counter Zionist aggression.
