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In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
The holding of the International Conference on Imam Khomeini and Support of Palestine on the demise anniversary of the late Imam is a valuable and meaningful move, since the Islamic movement led by Imam Khomeini infused a new life into the cause of Palestine and once again provided it with the Islamic faith, which is always accompanied by the sacrificial jihad.
The U.S. Middle East policies in the wake of the Camp David Accord had delineated a gloomy fate for the cause of Palestine and the Palestinian nation, and these policies ultimately led to the Oslo Accord and its regrettable repercussions. In these policies, the destruction of the spirit of jihad and resistance and gradual elimination of the Palestinian people from all regional equations and forcing them to rely on vain hopes instead of their own will and potential had been envisioned. However, the spirit of Islamic faith and jihad in the way of Allah that once again motivated the struggle of the Palestinian people created the biggest hurdle in the way of the implementation of these policies and the treacherous motives behind them.
Today, thanks to this spirit and motivation, the Palestinian nation is present in the arena wholeheartedly and is laying the foundation of a future that was unpredictable to its enemies and even its friends through its strong will and determination as well as its self-sacrifice.
The developments that are taking place in Palestine today herald a future that Almighty Allah has promised to sincere and steadfast Mujahedin, and this promise is inviolable.
The oppressive and brutal Zionist regime, which is supported by the United States and the world Zionism, as well as the reactionary crusaders assume that they can overcome the Palestinian people and force them to submit by committing heinous crimes and atrocities. But this assumption is a grave mistake, and those perpetrating this mistake will be severely punished.
The butchers in Tel Aviv have only been able to kill scores of innocent people and destroy their homes and cities. But they have not been able to undermine the strong will and resistance of the Palestinian Mujahedin. The Intifada of the Al-Aqsa Mosque is one of the divine signs and will severely punish the barbaric criminals.
Most probably, the failure of the Zionist regime and its accomplice, the United States, in their operations carried out over the recent months will prompt them to hatch a new plot in order to save themselves from the present quagmire. This plot will be aimed at deceiving the Palestinian side into going back to the negotiating table, thus creating divisions in the ranks of Palestinian Mujahedin and ultimately crushing the Intifada.
The Zionist regime has already shown that it does not abide by any accords or agreements, and that it accepts no logic and does not believe in anything except intimidation and expansionism. Undoubtedly, the Palestinian Mujahedin and the governments that support the cause of Palestine will not be deceived by this new plot.
Today, Islamic, in particular Arab, governments and nations shoulder a heavy obligation. It is true that the responsibility of governments is very heavy, but the duty of nations, especially the ulema and politicians and intellectuals and academics, is also as heavy. This duty involves extending assistance and boosting the morale of the Palestinian Mujahedin and helping their sacred jihad to go on.
I pray to Almighty Allah to grant all of us the success in fulfilling this obligation.
Greetings be upon you and Allah's mercy and blessings
Sayyid Ali Khamenei
June 2, 2002