Leader urges Muslim unity, end to aid for Israel in Hajj message
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Muslim countries must cut off all aid to the Zionist regime and prevent it from committing further savage acts against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
In his annual Hajj message published on Thursday, the Leader called on millions of Muslim pilgrims from around the globe, who are in Mecca to perform their rituals, to demand that their governments fulfill their duty vis-à-vis the unfolding catastrophes in Gaza and the West Asia.
“Muslim governments must block all avenues of assistance to the Zionist regime and restrain their criminal hands from continuing these barbaric actions in Gaza,” the Leader said.
Ayatollah Khamenei warned that the criminal occupying regime has taken the tragedy in Gaza to an “unbelievable level” with horrifying cruelty and unparalleled savagery.
“Palestinian children are now being killed not only by bombs, bullets, and missiles, but also by thirst and starvation. The number of families grieving for their loved ones, their youth, their fathers, and their mothers is increasing day by day.” The Leader added.
The Leader emphasized that the United States is a “definite accomplice” in the Zionist regime’s crimes, urging America’s allies in the region and other Muslim nations to heed the call of the Holy Qur'an on defending the oppressed and to compel the US to end its oppressive behavior.
Ayatollah Khamenei hailed the “miraculous” resistance of the people of Gaza, which has put the Palestinian issue right at the top of the concerns of the Muslim world and all freedom-loving people around the world.
The Leader stressed the importance of seizing the opportunity to rush to the help of the oppressed people of Gaza.
Ayatollah Khamenei also urged “public speakers and people of social standing” to raise people’s awareness regarding the Palestinian issue.
The Leader said, “despite the efforts of the arrogant powers and the supporters of the Zionist regime to erase the name and any memory of Palestine, the evil nature of the leaders of that regime and their foolish policies have created a situation in which Palestine's name shines more brightly today than ever before and public hate of the Zionists and their supporters is also more severe than ever. This is an important opportunity for the Islamic world.”