Ahlul Bayt News Agency (ABNA.ir), World Shia Leader Message on Zionist Raid on Gaza Aid Convoy
In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent the Merciful
The criminal and brutal attack by the Zionist regime on the Gaza aid flotilla is another link in the chain of the great crimes committed by that criminal and evil regime during the seventh decade of its disgraceful existence. This is another example of the blatant and merciless actions which the Muslims of the region, particularly the oppressed people of Palestine, have been dealing with for several decades.
This time, it was not an Islamic or Arab convoy. Rather, it was a convoy which represented global public opinion and human consciences from across the world. This criminal attack must have convinced everyone that Zionism is a modern, yet more violent, form of fascism which is supported by governments - and above all the US government - who claim to support freedom and human rights.
The US, Britain, France, and other European governments who provide political, media, military, and economic support for these natural-born murderers and who have always backed the tragedies caused by them should answer for their actions. People with vigilant consciences from across the world should seriously consider what dangerous phenomenon humanity is currently faced with in the critical Middle East region.
A bloodthirsty, impudent, and insane regime is currently ruling the occupied Palestine and its oppressed and bereaved people. What is the meaning of the three years of food and medicine blockade imposed on the 1.5 million women, men, and children of Gaza? How can one justify the massacre, imprisoning, and daily torture of youth in Gaza and the West Bank?
The issue of Palestine is no longer an Arab or Islamic issue. Rather, it is the most important human rights issue of the contemporary world.
The symbolic and brilliant act of sending aid flotilla to Gaza should be repeated many times in different forms. The bloodthirsty Zionist regime and its supporters, particularly the US and Britain, should feel and see before their eyes the vigilant conscience and invincible power of determination of the people of the world.
Arab governments have now been put to a difficult test. The vigilant Arab peoples now require them to take a serious and effective measure in this regard. The Organization of the Islamic Conference and the Arab League should not be satisfied with anything less than the complete lifting of the blockade on Gaza, a complete end to the encroachment on the homes and lands of the Palestinian people in the West Bank, and the prosecution of such criminals as Netanyahu and Ehud Barak.
The mujahid people of Palestine as well as the people and populist government of Gaza should also know that their evil enemy is now weaker and more vulnerable than ever. The crime which happened on Monday is not indicative of the power of the Zionist regime. Rather, it shows that this occupying regime is desperate and confused. It is a divine tradition that oppressors hasten their predetermined annihilation and downfall with their own hands at the end of their disgraceful existence. Attacking Lebanon and then Gaza during the previous years were among such insane actions which brought the ruling Zionists closer to their ultimate downfall. Attacking an international aid convoy in Mediterranean waters was another stupid action which falls in the same category.
Dear Palestinian brothers and sisters, trust Allah the Exalted, believe in your power, and try to increase it. Be sure of your ultimate victory. And you should know that "surely Allah will help him who helps Him. Surely Allah is Strong, Mighty." [The Holy Quran, 22: 40]
Sayyid Ali Khamenei
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