Israel desperate due to Palestinian groups’ power: Iran Leader
Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Wednesday said Israel has plunged into a “state of inaction” thanks to the growing power of Palestinian resistance factions.
“Today, the Zionist enemy finds itself in a state of inaction and reaction, indicating that the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) and other resistance groups have accurately discerned the best course of action and are moving forward prudently,” Ayatollah Khamenei told PIJ chief Ziyad al-Nakhalah in Tehran.
The Leader hailed Palestinian resistance groups’ increasing military power and credibility in the face of Israel, adding that the Israeli defeat during the five-day conflict against the Gaza Strip in May served as evidence of this fact.
“The PIJ showcased its formidable capabilities during the recent battle in Gaza, which resulted in a shift in the circumstances for the Zionist regime, unlike battles witnessed seventy years ago,” Ayatollah Khamenei said.
The Leader pointed out that Israeli leaders were “rightfully concerned” as the possibility that the regime can endure ten more years appears uncertain.
He noted that Palestinian factions have found “the key to bring the Zionist regime to its knees” in the occupied West Bank.
“They (Palestinian factions) should continue this path.”
Ayatollah Khamenei further expressed Iran’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause and commended Palestinian groups for forming a united front against Israel.
Nakhalah, for his part, appreciated Iran’s continued support for Palestine and hoped that the “final victory” against Israel would be achieved “soon” by the liberation of Al-Quds.