In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
The brutal attack by the Zionist regime on the Gaza flotilla is another link added to that chain of immense crimes committed by the criminal and evil regime, during the seventh decade of its disgraceful existence. This is another example of the blatant and merciless actions in which Muslims of the region, particularly oppressed Palestinians, have been dealing with for several decades.
This time it was not an Islamic or Arab convoy: it was a convoy that represented global public opinion and human consciences from around the world. This criminal attack must have convinced everyone that Zionism is a modern, yet more violent, form of fascism which is supported by several governments, 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 have always backed the tragedies caused by them should answer for their actions. People with vigilant consciences from across the world should seriously consider the dangerous phenomenon that humanity is currently faced with in the critical Middle East region.
A bloodthirsty, impudent, and insane regime is currently ruling occupied Palestine and its oppressed and bereaved people. What is the reason behind a three year blockade of food and medicine imposed on the 1.5 million women, men, and children of Gaza? How can one justify the massacre, imprisoning, and daily torture of children from Gaza and the West Bank?
The issue of Palestine is no longer an Arab or Islamic concern: it is the most important human rights issue of the contemporary world.
The symbolic and brilliant act of sending aid by flotilla to Gaza should be attempted often and through different means. The bloodthirsty Zionist regime and their supporters, particularly the US and Britain, must feel, as well as witness the vigilant conscience along with the invincible power of determination of people around the world.
Arab governments are now under a difficult test: vigilant Arabs 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 plus a complete end to the encroachment on the homes and lands of the Palestinian people in the West Bank. Furthermore, the prosecution of such criminals like Netanyahu and Ehud Barak is also due.
The mujahid people of Palestine, as well as the people and populist government of Gaza, must realize that their evil enemy is weak and more vulnerable than ever. The crime that took place on Monday is not indicative of the power of the Zionist regime: it reveals that the occupying regime is desperate and confused. It is a divine tradition that oppressors hasten their predetermined annihilation and downfall with their own hands towards the end of their disgraceful existence. Attacking Lebanon and then Gaza, in previous years, were among a list of outrageous actions that have brought the ruling Zionists, ultimately closer, to a downfall. Attacking an international aid convoy in the Mediterranean was another obtuse act which falls into the same category.
Dear Palestinian brothers and sisters, trust Allah the Exalted, believe in your power, and try to increase it; be certain of your ultimate victory. You must realize "surely Allah will help the one who helps Him. Surely Allah is Strong, Mighty." [The Holy Quran, 22: 40]
Sayyid Ali Khamenei
Khordad 11, 1389