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Araghchi reaffirms Iran’s support for Palestine against Israeli occupation
Misunderstanding with Qatar ‘fully resolved,’ FM says
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held high-level meetings in Doha on Thursday with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and senior Hamas officials, including Khalil al-Hayya, a member of the movement’s political bureau in Gaza.
In his meeting with al-Hayya and other members of the movement’s leadership, Araghchi reaffirmed the Islamic Republic’s support for the Palestinian nation’s legitimate resistance against occupation, emphasizing that this support would continue until the full restoration of Palestinian rights.
The Foreign Minister praised the legendary resilience of the Palestinian people in the face of what he described as Israel’s unprecedented crimes.
Referring to the escalation of Israeli actions in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, Araghchi described the global wave of protests and demonstrations against the Israeli regime’s actions as a clear sign of the international community’s awakening to the genocide in occupied Palestine.
He stressed the urgent need for continued, coordinated, and comprehensive action by Muslim countries to stop the genocide, deliver humanitarian aid to the besieged population, and prosecute and punish Israeli leaders responsible for these crimes.
Hamas officials provided a detailed update on the situation in Gaza, outlining ongoing efforts to end Israeli hostilities and negotiate prisoner exchanges.
The head of Hamas’s Political Bureau emphasized that despite committing the most heinous crimes against the Palestinian people, Israel cannot break their determination to resist and defend their legitimate and legal rights.
Al-Hayya also underscored the need for global mobilization to lift the siege on Gaza, deliver immediate humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people, and effectively confront the Zionist regime’s policy of intensifying occupation, committing genocide in Palestine, and waging war across the region.
In a separate meeting with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Araghchi discussed strengthening bilateral ties and addressing regional and international developments. The talks focused heavily on the ongoing atrocities in the occupied Palestinian territories.
Speaking to Al-Sharq newspaper later, Araghchi said that bilateral issues were addressed, particularly the misunderstanding that arose following Iran’s missile strike on the US base at Al-Udeid in Qatar. The strike was carried out in retaliation for American attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities during the 12-day conflict with Israel in June and drew criticism from Doha.
Nevertheless, Araghchi stressed that no rift exists between the two countries, stating that, “The misunderstanding was fully resolved during this visit.”