Iranian President: The Palestinian cause is 'a necessity' | Talk to Al Jazeera
Nov 4, 2023
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Iranian President discusses Iran's partnership with the Palestinian resistance, their diplomatic efforts for ceasefire and humanitarian relief, Israel's actions in Gaza, and criticism towards Iran's support for the resistance movement in Gaza
President Raisi condemns the unfairness imposed by the Zionist regime on the Palestinians over the past 75 years, including killings, imprisonment, and confiscation of land.
Raisi emphasizes the necessity of a ceasefire, the delivery of relief aid, and the opening of border crossings, which require cooperation among Arab and Muslim countries to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and support the demands of the Palestinian people.
Deep dives
Unfairness and atrocities against Palestinians
The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ibrahim Raisi, discusses the ongoing war in Gaza and highlights the importance of understanding the atrocities committed against Palestinian people. He emphasizes that the killing of women and children is supported by the United States and some European countries. Raisi condemns the unfairness imposed by the Zionist regime on the Palestinians over the past 75 years, including killings, imprisonment, and confiscation of land. He asserts that the Palestinian resistance and their strong will to fight for their rights will ultimately lead to victory.
Support for Palestinian resistance
President Raisi affirms Iran's support for the Palestinian resistance and their legitimate defense of their people and land. He emphasizes that the Palestinian resistance movements make their own decisions and do not receive orders from Iran. Raisi criticizes countries that claim to defend human rights but fail to support the resistance against the Zionist regime. He highlights the resilience and strength of the Palestinian people in the face of aggression and condemns the killing of journalists and the targeting of innocent civilians, which he considers to be unacceptable red lines crossed by Israel.
Advocacy for ceasefire and unified regional position
Raisi discusses Iran's efforts in diplomatic endeavors to establish a unified regional position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He emphasizes the necessity of a ceasefire, the delivery of relief aid, and the opening of border crossings, all of which require cooperation among Arab and Muslim countries. Raisi criticizes the United States and certain European countries for opposing the ceasefire and hindering humanitarian relief efforts. He underscores the need for negotiation, consultation, and swift action to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and support the demands of the Palestinian people.
As the war on Gaza continues to escalate, the Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi talks to Al Jazeera about his country’s position on the continuing ground offensive.
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