Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution met today with Ramadan Abdullah the head of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad and his accompanying delegation. Speaking at the meeting, His Eminence said that Palestine has been turned into a stage for the fulfillment of God's will to make the oppressed people victorious over the arrogant powers.
Ayatollah Khamenei further touched on the situation of Palestine and the Zionist regime during the past thirty years and said: "Palestine is now the manifestation of dynamism, determination, faith, jihad, and grandeur. And the Palestinian people have proven that they are spiritually much stronger than the occupying Zionists. And it is due to this reason that the Zionist army could not overcome the faith and determination of the Palestinian people and was defeated in the war despite its greater military power."
Ayatollah Khamenei said that the inability of the Zionist regime to gain control over Gaza was similar to a miracle and stated: "Despite its two-year siege on Gaza and enjoying all types of financial and political support, the Zionist regime was unable to break down the resistance of the Palestinian nation."
The Leader of the Islamic Revolution further touched on the brutal and ruthless actions of the Zionist regime and stated that the Zionist regime has been the embodiment of all types of evil and oppression during the past 60 years.
Ayatollah Khamenei said that the resistance of the Palestinian people in the face of all these pressures has been impressive. He further added: "The hope of the Palestinian people which is rooted in their faith is the most important factor behind their resistance."
He also said that the Palestinian people should be hopeful of achieving victory and continue their resistance in all the political events which happen in that country.
The Leader of the Islamic Revolution also praised the role Palestinian Islamic Jihad has played in the arena of jihad and politics in Palestine. He also said that he is optimistic about the future of Palestine and stated that the Zionist regime is heading for annihilation.
His Eminence referred to the efforts of some Arab governments to help the Zionist regime and stated that such efforts will definitely prove futile because Muslim nations will always support the ideals of the Palestinian people.
In this meeting, Mr. Abdullah expressed his congratulations on the 31st anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution. He further discussed the latest developments in Palestine and the region and said that Islamic resistance groups will continue their jihad and political activities in a united manner until they achieve ultimate victory.
The head of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad also referred to the aggressive policies of the Zionist regime in the region and said that the Palestinian Islamic Jihad and the resistance forces are ready to face and counter all possible measures and movements of the Zionist regime.
He praised the vigilance of the Iranian people and said that the Islamic Republic of Iran enjoys a strong position and that everyone is proud of the righteous positions of the Islamic Republic.